‘They could have been in a lonely place’ – Harry Kane has checked on axed England duo

England captain Harry Kane has checked in on Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden (Nick Potts/Peter Powell/PA)

England captain Harry Kane has been in contact with Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood to make sure the youngsters do not feel alone amid a torrent of criticism for their bio-bubble breach.

The coronavirus pandemic already made this the most challenging international camp of Gareth Southgate’s reign, but things got even harder as the Three Lions boss had to send the duo home just days after their senior debuts.