Tottenham Hotspur boss cautions England management to take it easy with star striker Harry Kane during Brazil, Germany friendlies

Mauricio Pochettino appealed to England to treat Harry Kane with care in the two friendlies against Germany and Brazil.

Dele Alli is out of both games with a hamstring strain and Harry Winks is a doubt after coming off at half-time in Sunday’s win over Crystal Palace with a twisted ankle.

Kane, who missed the Old Trafford defeat because of a knee injury, was replaced by the Tottenham manager in the second half at Wembley.

“He was subbed after 75 minutes to protect him after Real Madrid,” Pochettino said. “It was such an emotional game and it is better to avoid a risk.”

The Argentine manager said the Premier League’s top scorer and club talisman should be fit for national service but added: “It’s a difficult situation for everyone.

Harry Winks out with a bad injury