England manager Thomas Tuchel confirms Harry Kane will miss the friendly against Wales due to a knock, but expects him to be fit for the World Cup qualifier against Latvia.

Harry Kane has been ruled out of England’s friendly match against Wales on Thursday due to a knock sustained during Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

The England captain picked up the injury and is still experiencing pain, prompting manager Thomas Tuchel to err on the side of caution.

“We gave him the chance that everything calms down,” Tuchel said, explaining the decision to rest Kane. The England manager is prioritizing Kane’s fitness and doesn’t want to risk aggravating the injury.

With a busy international schedule ahead, Tuchel wants to ensure Kane is fit and ready for the crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Kane’s absence will be felt in the friendly match against Wales, but Tuchel is confident that he’ll be ready for the World Cup qualifier against Latvia next Tuesday.

“We are convinced he’ll be ready for the match against Latvia,” Tuchel said, expressing his faith in Kane’s fitness.

In Kane’s absence, Tuchel has named three players who could potentially captain the team against Wales: Jordan Henderson, John Stones, and Declan Rice.

The friendly match against Wales is an opportunity for Tuchel to assess his squad and test his players in a competitive environment. With the World Cup qualifiers looming, Tuchel will be looking for his team to show their strength and resilience.

Kane’s fitness is a key concern for England, but with Tuchel’s confidence in his recovery, fans can expect the star striker to return to action soon. His presence will undoubtedly be a boost for the team, and Tuchel will be counting on him to make a significant impact in the World Cup qualifiers.