What is Kane's standing after Lee Carsley benched him against Greece? Should Watkins start? Or is Bellingham the answer?

Harry Kane admits he was shocked at being dropped for England’s game against Greece but is not worried about his long-term future. The country’s record goalscorer was left out of Thursday’s 3-0 Nations League win in Athens, which came just months after his form during Euro 2024 came under heavy scrutiny.

This time, Lee Carsley’s gamble paid off. In a surprise move, England’s interim coach left captain Harry Kane on the bench for the Nations League match against Greece on Thursday and the youthful team eased to a 3-0 win in Athens.

The foundations that turned England into a force on the international stage were crumbling before Gareth Southgate stepped down as manager, so Harry Kane felt the time was right to make his point.

The Three Lions captain and record goalscorer is not accustomed to sitting on the bench – but his absence from the frontline against Greece helped England play with more pace

Harry Kane says England players must appreciate it "takes a long time to build" culture and not long to lose it if they are not "careful".

Harry Kane has said that England’s senior players know that the team culture can be lost quickly if they are “not careful”. The 31-year-old was speaking for the first time since his eye-catching interview this week where he reminded his team-mates of the importance of reporting for England duty this month.

Harry Kane says England must be careful not to lose the positive team culture they have created as they prepare for their final match before the arrival of new manager Thomas Tuchel.