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Harry Kane Declared Fit for England’s Latvia Qualifier After Ankle Knock

Clearance to start follows his full return to training Monday after a minor ankle issue.

Overview

  • England coach Thomas Tuchel said Kane can play in Riga on Tuesday and sees no barrier to him completing 90 minutes.
  • The striker missed last week’s Wales friendly after taking a knock to his right ankle late in Bayern’s win at Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • Team medics had described his recovery trajectory as positive, with several days of individual work preceding Monday’s full session.
  • Ollie Watkins has exited the squad after injuring himself against Wales and will return to Aston Villa for assessment.
  • Kane’s availability also reassures Bayern ahead of the weekend meeting with Borussia Dortmund, with reports expecting him to be ready.