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Kane fit to face USA
Gareth Southgate has confirmed England captain Harry Kane is fit for Friday’s World Cup clash with the United States.
The striker, 29, injured his ankle early in the second half of Monday’s 6-2 win over Iran and was sent for a scan on Wednesday.
But Three Lions boss Southgate said: “Harry is fine. He has worked slightly separately from the group, but all good for Friday night.
“He had a scan [on Wednesday] to make sure everything is fine.”
Defender Harry Maguire is also set to be available after being withdrawn against the Iranians due to poor vision.
Southgate added: “He was feeling ill and that was affecting his vision.
“You worry about concussion in that instant, but we were going back through all the footage and there is nothing, so he is in a good area.”
Meanwhile, Kyle Walker is stepping up his return and could be available on Friday for what would be his first game since groin surgery in October.
Striker Callum Wilson is not considered a fitness doubt despite a minor issue, while midfielder James Maddison missed training again after sitting out the Iran game with a knee injury.
Germany avoid punishment
Germany will not face disciplinary action from FIFA for their pre-match gesture ahead of Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat to Japan, according to multiple reports.
Every member of the starting XI covered their mouths during the pre-match team photo in a direct response the world governing body’s decision to block the captains of a number of European nations from wearing the OneLove armband at the World Cup.
Seven sides — including England and Wales — were told they would face sanctions if they went against the decision by displaying the logo promoting equality and inclusivity while in Qatar.
On their powerful response, Germany tweeted: “It wasn’t about making a political statement — human rights are non-negotiable. That should be taken for granted, but it still isn’t the case. That’s why this message is so important to us.
“Denying us the armband is the same as denying us a voice. We stand by our position.”
