**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. The Bayern Munich striker is currently nursing an ankle injury and did not take part in training with Thomas Tuchel’s squad on Wednesday. Instead, he was seen following his own indoor routine alongside Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jarell Quansah, according to reports.
### Kane Hobbled Off in Bayern’s Last Match
Despite his injury concerns, Kane has been in remarkable form for Bayern Munich this season. On Saturday, he netted his 18th goal in just 10 matches as Bayern secured a 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. However, Kane hobbled off with five minutes remaining after the game.
Following the match, Kane assured fans that he “should be fine” and confirmed that he would still join up with the England squad. Nonetheless, his fitness remains uncertain ahead of the Wales friendly.
### Who Can Replace Kane?
As England’s all-time record goalscorer with 74 goals in 109 appearances, Kane’s potential absence is a significant blow. Thomas Tuchel now faces the challenge of finding a suitable replacement for the captain.
Possible candidates to fill the striker role include Ollie Watkins, Marcus Rashford, Jarrod Bowen, and Anthony Gordon, who has also played up front for Newcastle United. Among these, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is the frontrunner given his role as an outright striker.
### England’s October Schedule and Squad Updates
Notably, several star players including Jack Grealish, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden were not selected for this month’s internationals. Tuchel has instead opted to give opportunities to players who impressed during the September fixtures.
A positive result against Wales could secure England’s spot for next summer’s tournament, especially if Serbia fails to win against both Albania and Andorra in their upcoming matches.
Stay tuned for further updates on Kane’s fitness and the England squad ahead of the Wales friendly.
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