Three Lion boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed striker Harry Kane would still start in England's third group stage encounter against the Czech Republic.
This is coming after the Tottenham striker has been far below par, in the Three-lions first two opening games.
Highlights of Harry Kane’s euro campaign
The Euro campaign of Harry Kane has not begun in a favourable light. Particularly based on what is fate has been in England's first two opening games.
The Tottenham forward has not only failed to produce a decent performance, he has also been substituted twice in England's first two opening games.
Harry Kane's performances have led to many questioning his place in starting eleven.
Gareth Southgate's response
Considering the apparent resentments over Kane's performances, Three-Lion's manager Gareth Southgate's had a few things to say.
In his statement, he insisted that Harry Kane would remain in the starting eleven for England's final game against the Czech Republic.
Southgate highlighted that Harry Kane was not just pivotal in the starting lineup, because of his goals. Maintaining that the striker was an all-rounder aiding the link-up play as well.
Moving on, Gareth Southgate downplayed his decision to substitute Kane off in the game against Croatia. Highlighting that it was simply a decision to give other players some minutes.
Rounding up his statement, Southgate insisted Kane has been awesome in previous encounters. Expressing optimism that the striker would be back to form.
Conclusion
Harry Kane has no doubt been a fantastic player for the Three Lions. It would be surprising if he is relegated to the bench, simply because of a few below-par performances.
The best bet will be that Harry Kane would be back to form and firing on all cylinders.
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