POCH’S ENGLAND KANE PLEA

said boss Pochettino. “It was such an emotional game and it’s better to avoid a risk.”

Dele Alli is ruled out for England with a hamstring strain, while Harry Winks is a doubt after going off with ankle trouble yesterday.

Pochettino (right) added: “It’s a difficult situation. The most important thing is national teams, including England, understand the needs of our players and help them so they’re fit when they return. We trust in them.”