Harry Kane says the Champions League final will be forgotten when Liverpool and Tottenham stars link up with the rest of the England squad for the Nations League.
The Three Lions face the Netherlands in the semi-finals on Thursday – a game you can listen to LIVE on talkSPORT – just five days after the Reds beat Spurs 2-0 in Madrid.
Getty Images - Getty
3
Kane failed to shine on his return from injury
England boss Gareth Southgate has seen his preparations scuppered by domestic finals, meaning the seven players involved in Saturday’s showpiece will not train with the national team until Tuesday.
Jordan Henderson lifted the famous trophy alongside Liverpool team-mates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez, as defeated Spurs players Eric Dier, Danny Rose, Dele Alli and Kane watched on at the Wanda Metropolitano.
But Kane insists club matters will be put to one side as England look to end their long trophy drought.
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
gossip
Transfer news LIVE: Hazard on joining Real Madrid, Sessegnon to leave Fulham
gossip
Chelsea transfer news live: Hazard addresses Blues fans following Real Madrid move
ALLEZ LES BLEUES
France sweep aside South Korea in opening match of 2019 Women's World Cup
PRICELESS POINT
Late Duffy header keeps Ireland unbeaten in Euro 2020 qualifying campaign
DEAL DONE
Real Madrid confirm Eden Hazard signing to end long-running transfer saga
THANK YOU
These Chelsea fans pour their hearts out for 'true legend' Eden Hazard
in the money
Hazard joins Real Madrid and will reportedly double his wages
LET'S GO
Women's World Cup opening ceremony: The best pictures from the party in Paris
“We’ve got such a great bond and, although we’re at different clubs, when we come here everyone’s fully focused on here,” the England captain said.
“You don’t have to talk to people about switching off from club football.
“Everyone just naturally does it and I think the fact we’ve played with each other in club sides and younger England sides (means) we’re all good friends.
GETTY
3
Jordan Henderson and his fellow Liverpool stars will still be buzzing from the triumph in Madrid
“Whether you’re at Spurs or (Manchester) City or Liverpool, we’ve known each other long enough that we’ve become mates.
“When you come here, you just look forward to meeting up and being friends.”
Kane could come up against Virgil van Dijk for the second time in five days when the two countries meet in Portugal.
LIVE ON talkSPORT
talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...
- Portugal vs Switzerland (Wednesday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT
- Netherlands vs England (Thursday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT
- France vs South Korea (Friday, 8pm) – talkSPORT
- Denmark vs Republic of Ireland (Friday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Croatia vs Wales (Saturday, 2pm) – talkSPORT
- England vs Scotland (Sunday, 5pm) – talkSPORT
And Tony Cascarino, writing in his column for the Times, says Van Dijk would be delighted if Kane starts.
“Kane was way off the pace and had no impact,” he said.
“It would have been crazy to leave out [Lucas] Moura, who scored a hat-trick in the semi-final, for Kane even if he had been fully fit, which he wasn’t.
Getty Images - Getty
3
Van Dijk won his battle with Kane quite comfortably in Madrid
“It will be very interesting to see whether Gareth Southgate starts Kane in the Nations League semi-final on Thursday, especially as he will be up against Van Dijk again.
“Van Dijk will be thinking that he could have another easy night if Kane starts for England.”
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been included in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year, while Chelsea's Eden Hazard is a surprise omission in an XI dominated by Manchester City and Liverpool.
PFA Team of the Year leaked: Eden Hazard misses out but Paul
~ Manchester United goalkeeper has Wikipedia page changed to David De Gea Karius after error in draw with Chelsea ~ Kenya Latest
Manchester United goalkeeper has Wikipedia page changed to
sportsalert.org/2019/04/28/manchester-united-goalkeeper-has-wikipedia-page-changed-to-david-de-gea-karius-after-error-in-draw-with-chelsea/
comparison The Spain international has come under fire in recent weeks for mistakes leading to goals in big games David De Gea's Wikipedia page has been edited following another blunder in goal for Manchester United.
Manchester United goalkeeper has Wikipedia page changed to
Premier League latest: The incredible stat which will give Liverpool fans hope of beating Manchester City to the title by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 12 May Liverpool fans will be clinging to every little stat, omen or superstition as they look to complete mission impossible on the Premier League final day.
Liverpool fans given new title hope after INCREDIBLE stat
MANCHESTER UNITED stars are "openly joking" about Paul Pogba's transfer saga, according to reports. The French World Cup winner wants to leave Old Trafford this summer and has reportedly "agreed" a big money move to Real Madrid.
Manchester United Players 'Openly Joking' About Paul Pogba's
Tottenham news: Gary Lineker must back Mauricio Pochettino in transfer window or they will find it difficult to keep him Gary Lineker has praised the job Mauricio Pochettino has done at Tottenham as 'marvellous' but says they must buy in the summer or risk losing the popular
Tottenham news: Pochettino could follow in Guardiola's
News list for pogba 'a big problem' at man united hazard's bumper real madrid deal guardiola to take over at juventus /Pep Guardiola admitted his delight as Manchester City guaranteed title success is in their own hands with Wednesday's 2-0 defeat of local rivals Manchester United .
Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal
Premier League relegation battle: The table, odds for the
AARON WAN-BISSAKA would be perfect for Manchester United, according to the man who discovered him. Colin Omogbehin founded South London club Junior Elite, where the Crystal Palace defender started out.
News list for manchester united identify aaron wan-bissaka as
Aaron Ramsey's Arsenal career over after hamstring injury rules him out for season. looks to have played his final game for Arsenal after being ruled out for the rest of the season with injury.
Aaron Ramsey's Arsenal career over as hamstring injury rules
hollywoodadviser.com/aaron-ramseys-arsenal-career-over-as-hamstring-injury-rules-him-out-for-rest-of-season-emery-confirms/
NO GOODBYES The Juventus-bound midfielder has been ruled out for two months after tearing hamstring in the Europa League quarter-final clash with Napoli Aaron Ramsey has been given the devastating news that his Arsenal career has come to a premature end due to a hamstring injury, Unai Emery has confirmed.
Ramsey's Arsenal career over as Emery confirms injury blow
Bolton manager Phil Parkinson insists he will NOT turn his back on the in-trouble club, but has revealed to talkSPORT his 'awkward' goodbye to his players as they face an uncertain future. Parkinson joined Jim White for an exclusive chat on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after cash-strapped Wanderers officially entered administration.
10 Players Who RUINED Their Club! - One News Page VIDEO
Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool: Champions League defeat for Reds creates stunning statistic for Premier League title challengers Most Liverpool fans will agree that their club have been almost perfect this season. They're pushing Manchester City all the way in what is the most talkSPORT 6 days ago Also reported by •Independent
Liverpool vs Barcelona
Dele Alli says criticism directed at Raheem Sterling during Euro 2016 was the 'worst' he had ever seen. The Manchester City winger was singled out for his performances at the tournament as England were knocked out by Iceland in the last 16.
Dele Alli: 'Raheem Sterling criticism is worst I've seen
Mauricio Pochettino's cousin has claimed that the Tottenham manager is interested in replacing Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus. Allegri will leave Juventus at the end of the season and Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino press conference live: Spurs boss on Man
No comments:
Post a Comment