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‘Kane wants Rooney’s England record, not a rest’ - Spurs striker will play through pain, says Huddlestone

Harry Kane is more concerned with chasing down Wayne Rooney’s goal record for England than taking in a well-earned rest, says former Three Lions international Tom Huddlestone.

A prolific frontman has been cleared to figure in Gareth Southgate’s plans for a UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark on Wednesday.

That is despite the 27-year-old having taken in a hectic start to the season at club level which left him nursing a slight knock.

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No risks were taken on Kane in a 2-1 victory over Belgium, with the Spurs striker only seeing 24 minutes off the bench in that contest.