Harry Kane is to tell Gareth Southgate he wants to play against Wales

Harry Kane will tell Gareth Southgate he DOES want to play against Wales despite concerns over his fitness – because he needs to start scoring – after a poor performance in England’s draw with USA

• England’s Harry Kane is set to tell Gareth Southgate he wants to face Wales
• Kane has been struggling with a foot injury but has played both games so far
• He is hunting down England’s all-time top goalscorer record this tournament
• He needs just three goals to overtake Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 strikes 
• Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results

Harry Kane is set to tell Gareth Southgate he wants to play against Wales as he hunts down England’s all-time goalscorer record.

Captain Kane’s fitness has been under a cloud in recent days after taking a blow to his foot in last Monday’s 6-2 victory over Iran.

The Tottenham striker played in Friday’s goalless draw against USA on Friday night but wore heavy strapping on the right joint while Kane’s fitness was also called into question following a sluggish performance.

Harry Kane is set to tell Gareth Southgate that he is keen to play against Wales on Tuesday

The forward has been struggling with an ankle issue after picking up the problem versus Iran

The concerns over Kane’s ankle has led to calls for him to be rested against Wales, particularly given the only way England can be eliminated is if they lose by four goals.

However, it is understood that Kane is desperate to play against Rob Page’s team on Tuesday as he looks to score his first goals of the tournament.

The England striker needs just three goals to overtake Wayne Rooney’s tally of 53 to become the nation’s greatest ever goalscorer.

Kane, who won the Golden Boot at World Cup 2018, had hoped to break the record here in Qatar and wants to play in England’s final group game against the Welsh in hope of moving closer to Rooney’s record.

It remains to be seen if Southgate is prepared to field Kane from the start and will seek clarification from medical staff before making a decision on his captain.

England head coach Southgate is not expected to make wholesale changes from the side that started the draw against the Americans, but he is understood to looking at alterations.

If Southgate refreshes his attacking line-up, then Phil Foden or Jack Grealish will be hoping for the nod.

There was a possibility Southgate (right) could rest Kane with England all but through already

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