ENGLAND TALISMAN KANE WINNING RACE TO BE FIT
HARRY KANE should be fit for Saturday’s quarter-final against Sweden despite a fitness scare in the aftermath of Tuesday’s dramatic win over Colombia. The England captain was assessed by medical staff at the team hotel in Repino yesterday after feeling calf discomfort during the final stages of extra-time in Moscow. But England are confident the issue was cramp following an energysapping evening and believe Kane will be available in Samara. However, there are bigger concerns over the fitness of Jamie Vardy, who suffered a groin injury against Colombia. The striker required an injection after the win to help clear up the problem but may not be fit for Saturday. Ashley Young was another who required treatment yesterday. The Manchester United wing-back, who was limping as he left the stadium, was substituted in extra-time after taking a heavy blow to his ankle. Young also took a kick to his thigh and will be examined again before training today. England have Danny Rose in reserve. Kyle Walker went off with cramp on Tuesday but will be fit, as will Dele Alli. Having arrived back in Repino at 6.30am yesterday, the players reported for breakfast at around midday before Southgate led a 1pm squad meeting. Fabian Delph will join them in training today after he flew back to Russia following the birth of his third child, a daughter. He will be available to face Sweden. The Manchester City man had gone home to be with his expectant wife Natalie last week. Delph, 28, who accompanied his Instagram post with a picture of himself on an aeroplane, wrote: ‘I’ve just had the most amazing 24 hours. Watching my brothers come through a tough game, mentally and physically, I kicked every ball and felt every bit of emotion with the players, staff and fans. ‘At 07:52, me, my wife and two beautiful daughters welcomed their baby sister into the world. ‘I can’t put into words the happiness and gratitude I’m feeling... Back to Russia now #TunnelVision.’ Meanwhile, Sweden have injury concerns over midfielder Albin Ekdal, who has had X-rays on a foot problem, and Jimmy Durmaz, who has a hip injury.