Harry Kane will be fit for England duty says Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino although doubts remain over Harry Winks due to twisted ankle in Crystal Palace victory
- Harry Kane was withdrawn on 75 minutes in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace
- It comes after Dele Alli missed the win and pulled out of the England squad
- Pochettino said Kane had been taken off as a precaution and should be fit
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino expects Harry Kane will be fit for England duty after he and Harry Winks both suffered knocks on Sunday.
It comes after fellow international star Dele Alli missed the win over Crystal Palace and pulled out of the England squad for friendlies against Germany and Brazil.
Pochettino said Winks, who was subbed off at half time, suffered a twisted ankle, while Kane had been withdrawn on 75 minutes as a precaution.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino expects Harry Kane will be fit for England
Kane was withdrawn on 75 minutes as a precaution in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace
It comes after Dele Alli missed the win over Crystal Palace and pulled out of the England squad
Speaking after the game at Wembley, Pochettino said: 'Kane? England? We are focused on our problems with injuries.
'I understand what the national team need. The most important thing is that England or different countries understand the position of our players. They want and they will help them to be fit for the next period here. The Christmas period is so tough.
'He came off because after 75 minutes we wanted to protect him. It was emotional against Real Madrid and it’s better to avoid a risk. He’s OK. I’m sure he will make the national team.'
Pochettino said Harry Winks, who was subbed off at half time, suffered a twisted ankle
Kane and Winks both played in Spurs' impressive 3-1 win over Real in midweek - a performance from which the team seemed to be suffering a hangover, as they ground out three points against bottom club Palace.
On Winks, Pochettino said: 'Twisted ankle in the first half. It’s a bit painful. We must assess him with the national team medical staff.
'He’s so excited to make the national team and I’m sure he’s going to make them. It’s up to the staff to assess the situation.'
Pochettino also confirmed he expects Alli to be fit for the North London derby against Arsenal, which comes straight after the international break.
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