Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane says he is disappointed with the amount of players withdrawing from the England squad.
Kane fears the culture built by former coach Gareth Southgate is being lost.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice, Phil Foden, Levi Colwill and Jack Grealish have all abandoned their duty for England.
“The joy of playing for England – he brought that back,” Kane told ITV. “Every camp people were excited to come, every camp people wanted to play for England. That’s the most important thing. England comes before anything. England comes before the club. England, it’s the most important thing you play as a professional footballer.
“Gareth was hot on that. He wasn’t afraid to make decisions if that started to drift from certain players.
“It’s a shame this week. Obviously it’s a tough period of the season. Maybe there’s been a little taking advantage of that. I don’t really like it if I’m totally honest. England comes before anything, before any club situation.”
