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Injured captain Kane to miss Wales friendly

Injured captain Kane to miss Wales friendly

Summary

England's soccer captain Harry Kane will not play in the friendly match against Wales due to a minor ankle injury. He got hurt during a recent game for Bayern Munich but is expected to recover in time for a World Cup qualifier against Latvia.

Key Facts

  • Harry Kane, the captain of England's soccer team, is injured.
  • Kane missed training after hurting his ankle in a game.
  • The injury happened during Bayern Munich's match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • Kane will not play in the friendly match against Wales.
  • England hopes he will be fit to play against Latvia in a World Cup qualifying match.
  • Manager Thomas Tuchel said the injury is too painful and risky for Kane to participate.
  • Kane is England's record goal scorer with 74 goals.
  • In Kane's absence, Jordan Henderson, John Stones, or Declan Rice will captain the team at Wembley.

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