Maguire so relieved over Kane

Harry Maguire had his heart in his mouth watching Harry Kane’s recent injury scare – a moment of anxiety he believes was shared by everyone associated with England’s World Cup campaign.

“When he went down (at Bournemouth), I am sure every England fan, every member of the England staff, every player wanted him to get back up,” said Leicester defender Maguire.

“Harry Kane is probably the best striker in the world. He is scoring frequently, getting the Golden Boot in the Premier League last couple of seasons and is up there again.

“I wish him a quick recovery and I hope he comes back firing goals from now until the end of the season and hopefully he will take that form into the World Cup.

“Hopefully it is good news and it is a speedy recovery.”

Jamie Vardy is likely to deputise for Kane in tomorrow’s Amsterdam friendly against Holland, with Maguire also poised for a fourth international cap.

“Jamie is quick but he is an excellent finisher as well. I wouldn’t say it is disrespectful to compare him to Harry Kane,” Maguire said of his Foxes club-mate.

“Me and Vards get on really well – we’re both Sheffield lads. We have a bit of banter all the time but in training it is a nightmare to play against him.

“You have always got to be aware of him. When I played against him in Hull, especially at the King Power game at Leicester away, he caused us all kinds of problems that day.

“I am sure you could speak to a lot of defenders out there in the Premier League – they would not want to play against him week in, week out.”