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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jacob Steinberg in Milan

Kane confident of injury-free World Cup with England thanks to new physio

Harry Kane in training with England.
Harry Kane, pictured training with England, has not suffered a long-term ankle injury since 2018-19. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/Reuters

Harry Kane has revealed that working with a new physio has made him less susceptible to ankle injuries, boosting his hopes of shining for England at the World Cup this winter.

England’s captain decided to seek additional help after he sustained a torn hamstring during Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Southampton in January 2020. The Spurs striker felt that tear was a consequence of repeated serious ankle injuries and his frustration led him to turn to a Spanish fitness expert on the recommendation of an athlete from a different sport.

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