England’s all-time leading goalscorer, Harry Kane, has recovered from a back injury and is set to lead the national team into Euro 2024 according to manager Gareth Southgate. Kane, who is 30 years old, had been dealing with a back issue that forced him to miss the final two Bundesliga games of the season after being substituted in Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final second-leg defeat at Real Madrid.
Outgoing Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel had mentioned that Kane was struggling with a “complete blockage” in his back that affected his movement. However, Southgate reassured that Kane is feeling much better now and they are not concerned about the issue at the moment. Southgate stated that it was a sensible decision not to rush Kane back for the last game of the season and that it seems like the back problem has cleared up.
Despite a challenging end to his first campaign at Bayern Munich where the team did not win any trophies, Kane managed to score an impressive 44 goals in 45 appearances. Southgate praised Kane’s commitment and desire to succeed at Bayern despite the challenging circumstances. Kane’s role at the club was slightly different, with a focus on staying higher up the pitch and being less involved in the build-up play.
Overall, Southgate expressed confidence in Kane’s readiness for Euro 2024 and stated that the striker is eager to participate in the tournament. Despite the disappointment of not winning the league with Bayern, Kane’s goal-scoring prowess has been praised by the club, and his dedication to the challenge remains unwavering.