Lee Carsley has insisted that he “definitely didn’t drop” Harry Kane, and reiterated that England’s captain will return to the starting line-up against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. Carsley made the brave decision to play Ollie Watkins ahead of Kane for Thursday night’s 3-0 win in Greece,

Ollie Watkins scored a seventh-minute opener in England's 3-0 win away to Greece, having been preferred to captain Harry Kane in the XI.

Carsley will take charge of Sunday's home clash with the Republic of Ireland, before he hands over the reins to England's new permanent manager, Thomas Tuchel. The Three Lions will enter the final matchday in top spot of their UEFA Nations League group, with goal difference giving them the advantage over second-placed Greece.