Martin Keown would start Marcus Rashford up front should Harry Kane miss England’s second World Cup game against the United States. An ankle concern forced the Three Lions’ captain off in the 7th minute of their 6-2 thrashing of Iran.
Supporters across the country were holding their breath as reports emerged that he would undergo a scan ahead of the clash with the USA. However, Gareth Southgate and several members of the England squad revealed Kane “is fine” and should skipper the side tonight.
An injury to the 29-year-old would be catastrophic for England but would open the window of opportunity for Callum Wilson. Newcastle United’s number nine ended his three-year exile from international football against Iran and unselfishly set up Jack Grealish for the sixth goal in the dying embers.
