England captain Harry Kane has revealed that discussions around the guilty verdict in Manchester City's financial case were on the players' minds during the international break.
The Three Lions faced a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Spain in their Nations League clash at Wembley, with Kane scoring a goal but failing to convert a penalty. Errors from Manchester City players Marc Gehi and Nico O'Reilly contributed to the loss, and when pressed by journalists, Kane was asked if the court news had served as a distraction.
Yes, there were discussions. But ultimately, when we're with the England squad, it's a big plus for us: we sort of put club football aside, and nothing really changes this week. The lads will deal with that when they return to their clubs. Right now, we've got another two weeks with the national team, and that's the priority.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel also commented on the situation, noting that the news could have affected the players' mental state at City. He expressed disappointment with the mistakes his squad made, despite the team's improved response after a shaky start.
On Tuesday, the England side will look to bounce back in a away match against the Czech Republic in Prague.
