England captain Harry Kane is a major injury concern.

England captain Harry Kane is a serious injury concern ahead of Friday's FIFA World Cup match against the United States. After suffering an injury during the 6-2 victory

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against Iran, Tottenham striker Harry Kane will have a scan on his right ankle. In the 48th minute of the opening World Cup group B match on Monday, Kane was treated

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after being caught by Morteza Pouraliganji's forceful tackle. Despite continuing to play, Callum Wilson of Newcastle eventually took his spot.

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According to Oliver Holt in the Daily Mail, England supporters should be "biting their nails" in anticipation of Kane's scan today. While England may still advance in the

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competition, according to Holt, "I don't think we can win the World Cup without Harry Kane," even if he is the team's "most essential player."

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For a few games, England could manage without him, but "it would be a big blow if he were to be ruled out."

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In 76 appearances for England in his international career, Kane has scored 51 goals, earning him the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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Kane played a "influential role" and assisted in the creation of two of the six goals in the game against Iran, according to Phil Spencer of talkSPORT.

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He now needs two more goals to tie Wayne Rooney's 53-goal record for England's men.

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