Sam Allardyce says Harry Kane should NOT start for Tottenham in their Champions League final against Liverpool – even if the striker is declared fit.
With the Premier League campaign over, the countdown has begun for the all-English showdown in Madrid on June 1.
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Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium will host the Champions League final
Kane is pushing to be fit for the clash having spent over a month on the sidelines with a ‘significant’ ankle injury, missing nine games.
Spurs have coped without their talisman goalscorer, producing miraculous comebacks in Europe against City in the quarters and Ajax in the semis to reach the first European Cup final in their history, but there’s no doubt they are a more threatening side with the England star in the team.
Fans were given hope Kane will be fit for the final after he ran onto the pitch to celebrate with his team-mates after their 3-2 comeback win at Ajax last week.
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Kane could not help celebrating Spurs’ semi-final win despite his injury
But Allardyce says the Three Lions captain will not be sharp enough for that level of game and should start on the bench.
Speaking on Tuesday’s Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, Big Sam said: “Would I put him in? No.
“All those games he’s been missing… for me he would be a great sub.
“You would have a very upset Harry Kane but if it’s best for the team, it’s best for the team.
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Kane suffered an ankle injury in Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final
“When you’re injured for that period of time, having not had a game or that much training, I know the lads are a lot fitter now, but he’s bound to be a touch rusty.
“Tottenham fans will give me some stick, but I’m only thinking from my professional point of view as a manager.
“But it depends on how Pochettino sees him and how his fitness is.”
Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle believes Harry Kane should start on the bench in Saturday's Champions League final, even if he is passed fit for the game. Spurs flew to Madrid on Wednesday as they began their final preparations for this weekend's all-English clash against Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
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