Harry Kane reports fit for Sweden but Jamie Vardy gives cause for concern

• Captain experienced calf discomfort after Colombia win
• Vardy has sugar injection in groin and did not take penalty

Gareth Southgate’s fears over the fitness of Harry Kane have been allayed in the aftermath of his team’s bruising knockout success over Colombia and the England captain is set to lead the side into Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.

Kane, the tournament’s leading scorer with six goals from three appearances, had experienced discomfort in his calf after the game. But he has since declared himself fit after undergoing a massage to relieve cramp.

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