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Gareth Southgate willing to gamble on England talisman Harry Kane against Denmark and risk the wrath of Jose Mourinho despite injury scare

Gareth Southgate is ready to risk the wrath of Jose Mourinho by playing Harry Kane against Denmark on Wednesday despite the England captain suffering a worrying injury scare.

As revealed by Sportsmail on Saturday night, Tottenham striker Kane was a shock absentee from Sunday's starting XI as England recorded a brave win over world No 1 side Belgium.

His omission sparked concerns regarding Kane’s fitness - but Southgate insisted he was suffering from muscular fatigue and hadn’t suffered an injury.

Gareth Southgate is willing to play Harry Kane against Denmark this week despite injury fears
The England captain made a 25 minute cameo in the win over Belgium at Wembley on Sunday

But news of Kane’s problem has sparked significant concern at Spurs, who are understandably fearful of their star striker aggravating the ailment ahead of his return to the club.