False nines or firing forwards - England's potential life after Kane
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
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""It's too early to talk about that...""
— Harry Kane , Athlete
Key People
Danny Welbeck is a professional football player known for his time with Brighton and Hove Albion.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is an English footballer who has represented the national team.
Dominic Solanke is a professional footballer who plays as a striker.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Ivan Toney is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the England national team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Chelsea striker and English footballer, targeted by Everton.
Ollie Watkins is an England football player who plays as a forward.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
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