England interim head coach Lee Carsley has attempted to play down Harry Kane 's criticism of the squad's long list of absentees for this month's internationals, repeatedly insisting that he is only focused on the players who have reported for duty.

The England captain told ITV on Wednesday that he feels Thomas Tuchel’s delayed arrival has been taken advantage of by the team. | ITV National News

Harry Kane has warned his England teammates that country should come before club after admitting his disappointment at the spate of withdrawals for this week's Uefa Nations League matches.

England's captain Harry Kane didn't shy away from voicing his thoughts on the recent England squad withdrawals.

Harry Kane has accused his England teammates of taking advantage of the lack of a long-term manager by pulling out of the squad for this week’s must-win game against Greece. The England captain launched an attack on his fellow players after eight withdrew on Monday from interim manager Lee Carsley ’s group.

Lee Carsley has defended the nine dropouts from England's UEFA Nations League squad after Harry Kane seemingly took a dig at his team-mates.