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Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane’s injury lay-off revealed

Kane injured his right ankle in a collision with Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane’s injury lay-off revealed

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane (Photo: AFP)

In a blow to England and Tottenham Hotspur, star striker Harry Kane was on Wednesday ruled out of action for at least a month following damaged ankle ligaments which he picked up in Sunday’s English Premier League (EPL) win over Bournemouth.

According to a BBC report, Tottenham said in a statement that “preliminary assessments” confirmed the injury after a scan on Monday.

Kane injured his right ankle in a collision with Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

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The prolific goal-getter has so far netted 35 goals for his club this season and is a big hope for England in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Kane, 24, is set to miss Tottenham’s FA Cup quarter-final clash against Swansea City on Saturday, as well as two England friendly matches the following week.

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Gareth Southgate’s men travel to the Netherlands on March 23 before hosting Italy on March 27.

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