Harry Kane has been sensationally snapped in Bayern Munich training – despite pulling out of international duty with England.
The forward was at Wembley on Saturday night as the Three Lions lost 1-0 to Brazil, with Endrick netting the only goal of the game.
Kane flew back to Germany after being deemed not fit enough to play any part in tomorrow night’s showdown with Belgium.
However, eyebrows will no doubt be raised after the 30-year-old was snapped training at Bayern on Monday morning.
Harry Kane is set to miss England’s showdown with Belgium – but has been training with Bayern Munich
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Kane was seen doing some running with Bayern coach Holger Broich.
The pair also worked on exercises with the ball, with Kane also working on his heading skills.
Nobody is doubting his commitment to the cause, with the former Tottenham star repeatedly producing the goods for England over the years.
No other player in the country’s history has scored more goals than the 30-year-old.
But it’s still questionable that Kane was able to train with Bayern, rather than spending more time with his England team-mates – especially with Euro 2024 on the horizon.
Ivan Toney is set to start up top for England in Kane’s absence tonight.
The Brentford striker has bagged four goals from 10 outings since returning from a ban back in January.
And Gareth Southgate wants Toney to make the most of his opportunity, especially after Ollie Watkins drew a blank against Brazil over the weekend.
“You can’t hide that fact. He knows. It would be his first start so you’ve got to bear that in mind,” he said when asked about Toney.
“With England, that’s the landscape — you don’t get hundreds of opportunities.
“I think every player recognises that’s the world we live in.”
Southgate also insists Toney is more than just a ‘target man’ and insists he’s got the ability to make an impact at international level.
“He’s a confident guy, he comes in on the back of a good run of form with his club,” continued the 53-year-old.
“He will be on the field on Tuesday, no question.
“The quality of his football can be underestimated. His passing, his link play.
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Harry Kane was seen running at Bayern Munich after withdrawing from England duty
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“You look at him being a big guy but he’s not just a target man.”
Southgate previously confirmed on Saturday that Kane wouldn’t be involved against Belgium.
“Harry Kane will return to Germany for treatment on ankle injury,” he stated.
“He won’t be ready to play against Belgium on Tuesday.”
And Bayern then released a statement confirming Kane was set for more ‘treatment’ on his injured ankle.
Ivan Toney is set to start for England against Belgium in the absence of Harry Kane
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“Harry Kane will return early from the English national team to FC Bayern in order to receive further treatment in Munich,” the Bundesliga giants said.
“England coach Gareth Southgate confirmed this on Saturday evening following the Three Lions’ friendly match against Brazil (0-1) at Wembley Stadium in London.
“The FC Bayern attacker was not in the English squad for the duel against the South Americans due to an ankle injury that he sustained last weekend in the Bundesliga game against SV Darmstadt 98.”
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