England captain Harry Kane skilled with the staff on Wednesday forward of its conflict with the United States regardless of an ankle damage that required a scan, teammate Jordan Pickford mentioned.
Kane suffered a knock to his ankle after a deal with by Iran’s Morteza Pouraliganji early within the second half of England’s 6-2 opening win in Group B and was changed afterward.
The Football Association confirmed that the striker, whose 51 targets for his nation is simply two behind Wayne Rooney’s report, had undergone a scan, however Pickford provided an upbeat evaluation.
“Yeah I think he’s good, obviously a little but sore, but I think he’s fine, he was out on the grass with us,” goalkeeper Pickford informed reporters at England’s coaching base. “It’s good because he’s our captain.”
The chance of Kane’s well-chronicled ankle accidents returning throughout a World Cup that has began in nearly good vogue for England might be a fear for coach Gareth Southgate.
Although on the flip facet, 5 England gamers discovered the online in opposition to Iran with Bukayo Saka scoring twice and teenager Jude Bellingham notching his first worldwide objective.
Kane stays England’s talisman, nevertheless, having received the Golden Boot on the 2018 World Cup with six targets as England reached the semifinals earlier than dropping to Croatia.
Southgate could be unlikely to danger a lower than 100% match Kane in opposition to the United States on Friday, when a win might ship them into the final 16 with a recreation to spare, preferring to ensure he’s prepared for the later levels of the match.
If so, Pickford is assured England has sufficient high quality within the squad to make do with out its skipper.
“I think everyone took their chance when Harry came off, Callum (Wilson) came on and played really well and got the assist for Jack (Grealish) and was very unselfish. Everyone’s training really hard and everyone’s here for a reason,” the Everton stopper mentioned.
“But obviously Harry is an unbelievable player, he sets an example in the squad. He’s the leader, he’s the captain and we all look up to him but there are opportunities for the other lads too.”
Defender Kyle Walker, who was not deemed match sufficient to play in opposition to Iran after recovering from groin surgical procedure, skilled on Wednesday and might be an choice for Southgate.
A youthful United States staff drew 1-1 with Wales in its opening Group B recreation on Monday and whereas England might be favorite to beat it for the primary time in three makes an attempt at a World Cup, Pickford mentioned it posed a menace.
Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic leads its assault and a number of other different members of the US squad are Premier League regulars.
“They are a top nation, they have a lot of experienced players in the Premier League,” Pickford mentioned.
“Pulisic is a top player, played against him for a few years now. He’s good with both feet and very clinical.”
England’s ultimate Group C match is in opposition to Wales.