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England ace Harry Kane is reportedly set to have a scan on his right ankle ahead of the Three Lions’ World Cup clash with USA on Friday. The Tottenham striker was substituted during the latter stages of his country’s 6-2 victory over Iran on Monday.

England headed into the Qatar World Cup among the favourites after reaching the semi-finals in Russia four years ago and sailing through their qualifying group this time around. And manager Gareth Southgate will be looking for Kane to do the business throughout the tournament.

Kane was key for his country against Iran as he assisted two of his team’s goals. But he was the victim of a heavy challenge from Morteza Pouraliganji in the 48th minute as the ace went down clutching his ankle.

Kane continued for another 28 minutes, before finally making way for Callum Wilson. And the Spurs man was later spotted limping while wearing strapping in the aftermath of the showdown.

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England were in imperious form against Iran and took the lead after 35 minutes as Jude Bellingham headed home. Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling then got their names on the scoresheet to put their country 3-0 ahead at the break, with Iran barely threatening.

Saka stretched England’s lead just after the hour-mark, but Mehdi Taremi soon pulled a goal back for Iran. However, Southgate’s side were never in danger of losing their lead and put the game to bed as substitutes Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish added late goals, before Taremi added his second for Iran.

England’s victory moved them to the top of the Group B table, with Wales later playing out a 1-1 draw with USA on Monday night.