Why isn’t Harry Kane playing for England against France in third-place play off?

Harry Kane was not selected to play in France vs England.

Fans at the Miami Stadium in Florida, USA, will not have the opportunity to say they’ve witnessed the striker’s greatness in person.

Harry Kane wasn’t picked, so other players could have a chance

After throwing away a 1-0 lead against Argentina, England desperately wanted to produce a big performance against France. However, despite having the weight of the world on his shoulders, Thomas Tuchel opted to play the game without Harry Kane leading the line.

Despite scoring six goals during the FIFA World Cup 2026, England’s all-time top scorer hasn’t made the cut.

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Kane is not injured or suspended. Instead, Tuchel has opted to give an opportunity to players who’ve not had the opportunity to showcase their skills over the course of the rest of the competition.

Instead, Ivan Toney has received an opportunity to grace the field, where he’s been joined by Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford.

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