England captain ‘high-quality’ over omission vs Greece – however Keane questions determination

England interim supervisor Lee Carsley described Harry Kane as “high-quality” after the captain was dropped for his aspect’s must-win Nations League sport in Greece – however seven-time Premier League winner Roy Keane mentioned the Bayern Munich talisman gave the Three Lions the “finest likelihood” of scoring.

Kane was left on the bench in opposition to the group leaders, with Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins most popular because the guests’ out-and-out striker and Noni Madueke, Anthony Gordon and Jude Bellingham offering assist in assault.

“It was essential to present Ollie Watkins the chance to expertise an evening like this,” Carsley informed ITV Sport. “This workforce must attempt to create leaders and a technique of doing that’s by giving him the chance.

“[Kane] was high-quality. He desires to play however his perspective has been incredible. The purpose is to win the [2026] World Cup. We’ve obtained gamers on the pitch [for whom] this will likely be a priceless expertise.”

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England workforce vs Greece: Kane ‘shock’

Carsley, who oversaw a 2-1 residence defeat by Greece on October 10, will make means for brand spanking new everlasting England supervisor Thomas Tuchel in January.

Within the meantime, solely victory over Ivan Jovanovic’s aspect will put England stage on factors with Greece forward of the ultimate spherical of Nations League fixtures, with the group winners incomes computerized promotion to League A.

“The large shock for me is that Harry Kane is just not enjoying,” mentioned Keane, suggesting that Watkins had not been medical within the first assembly between the perimeters of the marketing campaign.

“I’m a giant fan of Watkins, I feel he’s a superb participant, a extremely good participant. He’s missed a couple of possibilities not too long ago… should you’re saying to me ‘who’s obtained the very best likelihood of scoring a purpose for England?’ it might be Harry Kane, for me.”

🗣️ “He’ll demand loads from us gamers… If he would not like one thing he’ll let you understand.”

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England ‘would possibly want’ Kane

Former England ahead Ian Wright backed Watkins however warned that Carsley’s ways would want to play to the 28-year-old’s strengths.

“In him, Gordon and Madueke there’s tempo there, backed up by Bellingham,” mentioned the Arsenal legend. “This may be a sport the place the Greeks sit in.

“We all know Watkins can run in to house and stretch defenders. This may be a sport the place you would possibly want to carry it up. It may be a sport that fits Harry Kane.”

Greece have received their final 5 matches, with a Bellingham purpose to briefly draw England stage the one time they’ve conceded alongside the best way.