After their to-ing and fro-ing, Gareth Southgate could have stuck two fingers up at Jose Mourinho and started Harry Kane for this friendly against Wales.
Tottenham were 4-1 up at half-time against Maccabi Haifa in the Europa League, yet Mourinho kept Kane on until the 75th minute.
They were 4-1 up at half-time against Manchester United in the Premier League, yet Kane played the entire match.
Gareth Southgate can cement himself as the bigger man in his dispute with Jose Mourinho
Two prime opportunities to take off his star striker, whose demanding schedule is causing concern.