England Captain Harry Kane has expressed his dissatisfaction at eight players withdrawing from the latest Three Lions squad, as they prepare to take on Greece in Athens. Daniel Wales reports.
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00:00England captain Harry Kane has made clear his disappointment at the nine withdrawals
00:07from this month's Three Lions squad, ahead of a crucial match against Greece in Athens
00:12and a fixture against Ireland at Wembley. Kane was adamant that country should come
00:17over club, suggesting that those who have left the squad including Mikaio Saka, Cole
00:21Palmer, Phil Foden, Declan Rice and Trent Alexander-Arnold have done so under instruction
00:26from their domestic sides. Given that the Premier League is about to
00:30head into the busy festive period where players staying fit will be vital, a reason for the
00:35withdrawals does become clear. However, given the importance of the fixtures that England
00:40face over the coming days, being without those players is a hindrance. Realistically, England
00:46must win against both Greece and Ireland if they are to be promoted to League A of the
00:50Nations League and avoid a play-off in March which would impact their World Cup qualification
00:55under incoming boss Thomas Tuchel.