Silent treatment fuels speculation over Kane future

HARRY KANE was once as prolific at giving interviews as he was scoring goals.

But Kane has taken a very noticeable step back from media duties for club and country while, coincidentally, there have never been so many question marks about his future.

The Three Lions captain (right) didn’t do pre-match interviews ahead of England’s first game in their World Cup qualifying campaign against San Marino but, in fairness, that’s understandable if he’s not definitely starting.

Kane got some stick for not doing much in the last camp but, again, did speak post-match after the Belgium game in November, did an ITV podcast and also an appearance on Good Morning Britain.

But when he was first given the armband, he spoke often and always spoke well because you will not find a player more proud to play for his country than Kane.

The FA are superb at giving access to both Gareth Southgate and England players – even excelling during lockdown while interviews are conducted across Zoom.

Tottenham are one of the best clubs in the Premier League when it comes to access, both pre and post-match, so it does beg the question why Kane has stepped back.

It would be difficult to imagine the striker leaving this summer with three years left on his current deal.

Daniel Levy would not entertain selling to a Premier League rival, few clubs have big money to spend, and ultimately the striker will not push to leave.

However, it’s a real shame we do not hear more from Kane because he’s a good talker, is on course to be England’s greatest-ever goalscorer, and could become Spurs’ best-ever player.