World Cup 2026: ‘We’re in danger now’ – Rooney begs Tuchel to rest England star

Former Manchester United forward, Wayne Rooney has pleaded with England boss, Thomas Tuchel to see resting Harry Kane ‘when possible’ to forestall the England skipper from becoming fatigued successful the aboriginal stages of the World Cup.

The Three Lions secured archetypal spot successful Group L with a 2-0 triumph implicit Panama connected Saturday night, with Jude Bellingham scoring the archetypal extremity successful the 2nd half, followed by Kane sealing the triumph with a header successful the 67th minute.

This extremity made the Bayern Munich striker England’s all-time starring goalscorer astatine the World Cup, achieving a full of 11 goals and surpassing Gary Lineker.

The 32-year-old was substituted with six minutes remaining successful the match, and England fable Rooney emphasized that helium should person been taken disconnected instantly aft scoring.

Kane has been a accordant beingness successful the England squad for astir a decade, but the erstwhile Manchester United prima expressed concerns astir imaginable fatigue affecting him aboriginal successful the tournament.

“In past tournaments, Harry Kane has appeared somewhat fatigued tow...