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'My priority is always the welfare of players': England boss Gareth Southgate plays down potential revival of spat with Jose Mourinho over his use of Harry Kane with Tottenham striker in line to feature against Denmark

England boss Gareth Southgate has played down any suggestions of a club-versus-country row over the use of captain Harry Kane.

Tottenham striker Kane was confined to a cameo role off the bench in Sunday's Nations League victory over Belgium as he nursed a muscular issue.

Southgate has since suggested Kane could be ready for action from kick-off against Denmark on Wednesday night, although full-backs Kieran Trippier and Ben Chilwell have left the squad.

Gareth Southgate has played down suggestions of a club-versus-country row over Harry Kane
England boss Southgate has suggested the Tottenham forward could start against Denmark

Southgate and Spurs boss Jose Mourinho have clashed over the overworked striker's use already this season, but the England boss has insisted his players' welfare remains his primary concern.