GARETH SOUTHGATE has provided a concerning update on Harry Kane's fitness.
The England skipper got on the scoresheet as the Three Lions were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark.
Kane was subbed off and replaced by Ollie Watkins after 69 minutes as England struggled to create chances in the game.
The move was part of a bold triple change made by Southgate as he was also hooked Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka for Eberechi Eze and Jarrod Bowen.
Explaining the substitutions, Southgate said: "We just felt the whole front line put a lot of work into the game the other day [versus Serbia].
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"He's only had one 90 minutes in the last five or six weeks - so the other night took a lot out of him.
"We could've stayed with it - but we thought to get speed in the front line and to get energy to be able to press was important.
"That was the decision we took with all of the substitutes, basically."
There was concern over Kane's fitness prior to the tournament as he missed the end of the season with Bayern Munich due to a back problem.
It led to him missing the final two Bundesliga games of the campaign in May.
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To help him recover in time for the Euros, he worked with Dr Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco, who also helped cure his long-standing ankle problems.
Ex-Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel admitted last month: "Harry is receiving treatment from his personal doctor. He cannot travel. He was already at the limit in Madrid. It was a borderline decision for him to play.
"He had a complete blockade in his back, it's got worse and bothers him in everyday movements. There was no chance for him to participate in the game."
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Southgate will be desperate for Kane to be fit as England face Slovenia on Tuesday.
Avoiding defeat will see them qualify for the knockout rounds.
