**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 join Thomas Tuchel’s squad training session on Wednesday. Instead, Kane was seen following his own routine indoors alongside Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jarell Quansah, according to reports.
**Kane Hobbled Off in Bayern’s Last Match**
Despite the injury, Kane has been in sensational form for Bayern Munich this season. He notched his 18th goal in just 10 matches last Saturday as Bayern secured a 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. However, the England captain hobbled off the pitch with five minutes remaining in that match, causing concerns about his fitness.
Afterwards, Kane remained optimistic, assuring fans and teammates that he “should be fine” and confirmed he would still join up with the England squad ahead of the Wales game.
**Who Can Replace Kane?**
Harry Kane is England’s all-time record goalscorer, having netted 74 goals in 109 appearances. His injury leaves head coach Thomas Tuchel with the challenge of finding a suitable replacement for the crucial fixture.
Possible candidates to fill the striker role include Ollie Watkins, Marcus Rashford, Jarrod Bowen, and Anthony Gordon—all players who can play up front. Among them, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is the most likely to earn the nod, given that he is a natural striker.
**England’s October Schedule and Squad Adjustments**
Notably, star players Jack Grealish, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden were omitted from the October international squad. Instead, Thomas Tuchel has opted to give another chance to players who impressed during the September fixtures.
Securing a win against Wales would be vital for England’s campaign, as it could guarantee their spot in next summer’s tournament—provided Serbia does not win both of its upcoming matches against Albania and Andorra.
Stay tuned for updates on Kane’s fitness ahead of the friendly and further England squad news.
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