England captain Harry Kane has voiced his disapproval of players prioritizing club commitments over international duty following a wave of Arsenal withdrawals from Thomas Tuchel’s squad.
England captain Harry Kane has reiterated that “England comes before anything” following a mass exodus of players from Thomas Tuchel’s latest squad.
The Three Lions saw eight players withdraw, including Arsenal trio Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Noni Madueke, ahead of a friendly against Japan.
Kane previously stated, “I don’t really like it if I’m totally honest,” regarding stars pulling out of the national camp.
Gabriel Agbonlahor has called for the Premier League to intervene, suggesting players who desert international duty “should be banned” from their next domestic fixture.
He expressed concern that club managers are pressuring stars to prioritize trophies over national pride.
Agbonlahor argued that “playing for your country is an honour” and urged current players to stop treating international windows as opportunities to rest for their clubs.