Euro 2024: Will Harry Kane miss out for England with Injury? Who will Replace Kane in his Absence?

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Harry Kane's participation for England in Euro 2024 is uncertain as the English striker is struggling with an injury.

The England skipper, who plays for Bayern Munich, missed the last two Bundesliga matches after a back injury during the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid.

As England manager Gareth Southgate is likely to announce his squad on Tuesday, Kane's inclusion is a doubt.

Thomas Tuchel, Bayern Munich's coach, shared that Kane had returned to England for treatment. Despite efforts to manage the injury with injections and other treatments, Tuchel described the situation as worsening, with the striker unable to train due to the back problem.

"It has gotten worse and kept breaking out in small, everyday movements. There's no chance he's even training," Tuchel said when asked about Kane.

Kane had an impressive debut season with Bayern, netting 36 goals in the league. However, his back injury halted his chase for breaking Robert Lewandowski's single-season goal record of 41.

Will Harry Kane miss Euro 2024 for England?

As per the latest reports, Kane's back injury is a delicate one and requires weeks to recuperate. England will start their campaign on June 16 in the Euros, which means the England captain still has some optimism regarding his availability in the tournament.

The former Tottenham striker has been the undisputed talisman for the Three Lions over the years. If Kane misses out, the chance may open for someone like Jarrod Bowen, who has had a superb season with West Ham United. But it will be a massive blow for England if their captain doesn't make it to Germany.

Who can replace Harry Kane in England Squad?

At the moment, there are a few players who will be in contention to replace Harry Kane in the England squad.

Ivan Toney is likely to be the first-choice striker if Kane is absent, but it will provide opportunities for other players who are in the vicinity of an England call-up.

Jarrod Bowen can be one of the players in contention as the West Ham striker had a decent season in the league. Also, Callum Wilson will be hoping for an opportunity as the Newcastle striker made a decent return from injury in the latter phase of the season. Ollie Watkins is another player who will among the talks to replace Kane, as the Aston Villa striker had a stellar outing this season.