Harry Kane left with blood pouring from mouth after sickening collision with Rafael Toloi but England denied penalty
HARRY KANE sustained a gruesome injury after clashing heads with Rafael Toloi during England’s Nations League match against Italy this evening.
The striker was attempting to head the ball towards goal when he collided with Toloi.
After clashing with the Italian he went to ground screaming in agony while holding his face.
Medics were quick to treat the superstar striker, who had blood gushing from his mouth.
But Kane was able to continue after receiving treatment, much to the relief of Gareth Southgate and his England teammates.
After a lacklustre first half from both teams, Italy finally broke the deadlock in the 68th minute courtesy of a fantastic strike from Giacomo Raspadori.
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The striker brought the ball down on the edge of the box following a cross from Leonardo Bonucci before cutting inside and unleashing a an excellent shot into the bottom right corner.
Gareth Southgate was quick to react by making two changes, replacing Bukayo Saka with Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker with Luke Shaw.
But, it was too little too late as the Three Lions went on to lose the clash 1-0.
The result sees England RELEGATED from League A of the Nations League for the first time ever.
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Even if Southgate’s side defeat Germany on Monday, they will finish bottom of Group three.
Underdogs Hungary currently lead the group with one game to go while Italy trail behind in second.