'I can promise that I don't play Harry Kane one minute of any friendly match': Jose Mourinho continues war of words with 'Gary' Southgate over his plans to use England captain in international break after striker netted hat-trick in Europa League win

Daily Mail | October 1, 2020

Jose Mourinho has continued his verbal joust with England manager Gareth Southgate regarding how best to manage Harry Kane for club and country.

The England captain will be on international duty again from next week when the Three Lions will be playing two Nations League matches following a friendly against Wales on Thursday.

But the matches come after a gruelling set of fixtures for Spurs and Kane who has featured in five games for his side in just 12 days.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho (above) is keen for Harry Kane to get some rest

But the England captain has been selected by Gareth Southgate (above) for the international side who will play three fixtures from next week - including a friendly with Wales

The latest against Maccabi Haifa showed why he is in such high demand following a hat-trick in a 7-2 win.