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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho pleads with England to go easy on overworked captain Harry Kane... while confirming Gareth Bale will MISS Sunday's clash against rumoured-suitors Manchester United and will NOT go away with Wales

Jose Mourinho has pleaded for England to treat Harry Kane and his worn-out Tottenham stars with understanding and respect.

Gareth Southgate will name his latest squad on Thursday as Spurs prepare to face Maccabi Haifa in their third game in five days.

Kane is expected to start in the crucial Europa League play-off tie, which will be his ninth appearance for club and country in 26 days since the start of this season.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho insists England must be careful with selecting Harry Kane
Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Tottenham's match against Manchester United on Sunday

Mourinho, who has complained bitterly about this week's schedule, takes his team to Manchester United on Sunday before an international break in which England play three times in seven days — against Wales, Belgium and Denmark.