**Harry Kane a Doubt for England’s Wales Friendly: Here’s Why**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 08, 2025, 05:08 pm*
England captain Harry Kane is a major doubt for the upcoming friendly against Wales on Thursday due to an ankle injury. The Bayern Munich striker did not participate in training with Thomas Tuchel’s squad on Wednesday. Instead, he was seen following a tailored indoor routine alongside Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jarell Quansah, according to reports.
### Kane’s Injury Concerns
Kane has been in remarkable form this season for Bayern Munich, netting his 18th goal in just 10 matches during Bayern’s 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last Saturday. However, he hobbled off the pitch with five minutes remaining in that game, raising concerns about his fitness.
Despite this, Kane remains optimistic and reassured fans that he “should be fine” and intended to join the England squad for the international fixtures.
### Team Adjustments: Who Could Replace Kane?
As England’s all-time top scorer with 74 goals in 109 appearances, Kane’s potential absence leaves a significant gap in the squad. This puts pressure on manager Thomas Tuchel to find a suitable replacement upfront.
Possible candidates to step in include Ollie Watkins, Marcus Rashford, Jarrod Bowen, and Anthony Gordon—who has experience playing in forward positions for Newcastle United. Among these, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is considered the frontrunner, given his role as a natural striker.
### Upcoming Fixtures and Squad Selection
England’s October schedule includes key matches, and notable players such as Jack Grealish, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden have not been selected for these internationals. Similarly, Tuchel has opted to reward players who impressed during the September fixtures with another opportunity to prove themselves.
A victory in the upcoming match against Wales could help solidify the squad’s place for next summer’s tournament, especially if Serbia fails to secure wins against both Albania and Andorra.
Stay tuned for further updates on Harry Kane’s fitness and England’s squad selection as the international fixtures approach.
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