John Stones to Captain England in Harry Kane’s Absence for ClasWatch Match with Greece
Manchester City’s John Stones is set to captain England for the upcoming UEFA Nations League clash with Greece on Thursday. This opportunity comes as regular captain Harry Kane will miss the match due to injury.
Stones, who will be earning his 82nd cap for England against the Greeks, is expected to lead his country in front of a packed Wembley crowd. The 30-year-old defender has been a key player for Man City and has established himself as a leader at the club, winning numerous trophies during his time at the Etihad Stadium.
“It’s everything I could have dreamed of as a kid. More for my family, to be able to see me walk out as England captain is a special moment,” Stones expressed his excitement via Sky Sports. “One I can’t thank Lee enough for. An incredible moment for me.
“To be walking out with the armband on is an absolute honour and a moment I’ll cherish forever.”
This decision comes in light of Harry Kane’s fitness concerns after sustaining an injury during Bayern Munich’s recent draw with Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite not being able to train with the team, Kane has been cleared to stay with the squad but will not participate in the matches against Greece and Finland.
In a recent press conference, interim England manager Lee Carsley confirmed that Kane will miss the Greece clash but could potentially be available for the game against Finland on Sunday.
Lee Carsley Confirms Harry Kane’s Absence for England vs. Greece
Lee Carsley, England’s interim manager, revealed in a press conference that Harry Kane will not be risked for the match against Greece but could potentially feature in the game against Finland. Kane, who is nursing a minor injury, will not start the match against Greece, with the team being cautious about his fitness.
