England captain Harry Kane has returned to the Three Lions' starting lineup for their UEFA Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland at Wembley. The Bayern Munich forward

England convincingly defeated Greece in its first game of the international break, taking the lead of Group B in League 2 of the Nations League. The victory in Athens means the Three Lions control its destiny, if it defeats Ireland, then England will get promoted to League 1 of the Nations League just in time for the arrival of Thomas Tuchel.

Harry Kane has warned that the England team's culture "takes a long time to build and maybe not so long to lose" and called on the senior players to help maintain a positive feel around the camp.

England captain Harry Kane only appeared off the bench away to Greece in midweek but will start his country's final Nations League group game against Ireland on Sunday, interim-manager Lee Carsley has said before his last match in charge.

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,

Lee Carsley has confirmed whether Harry Kane will start England’s all-important Nations League clash against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. The Three Lions host the Boys in Green at Wembley, knowing that victory will guarantee promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League.