England’s Harry Kane reacts after his team lost the International friendly soccer match between England and Japan in London, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga match at Freiburg this weekend but should be fit for their Champions League clash with Real Madrid next week, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday (April 3, 2026).
Kane missed England’s friendly defeat by Japan this week with an ankle problem and has not recovered in time to face Freiburg on Saturday (April 2).
Bayern take on Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. “Harry trained well until Sunday, then he felt something in his ankle while with the national team,” Kompany told reporters.
“That will have an impact on tomorrow’s game — he won’t be available. Nevertheless, I’m positive about Tuesday.
“It’s not great, I’d like him to play against Freiburg, but as things stand today that won’t be possible.”
Bayern lead second-placed Borussia Dortmund by nine points in the Bundesliga and can take another step towards a second straight title this week.
But they will be without Kane and his suspended understudy Nicolas Jackson.
Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund also confirmed that Raphael Guerreiro will leave the club at the end of the season, with Juventus reportedly interested in signing the Portugal full-back.
“Rapha will be leaving us. It wasn’t easy because he’s a great lad, has played a lot of good games, is very versatile – a great strength of his,” said Freund.
“But we’ve always said that when we make a decision, we tell the lads, so that’s what we’ve done now.” Guerreiro has scored 12 goals in 89 appearances for Bayern since signing from Dortmund three years ago.
England have released their 2026 World Cup kits as Thomas Tuchel’s men prepare for a final few matches before jetting off to North America
17:37, 20 Mar 2026Updated 18:06, 20 Mar 2026
England have released their 2026 World Cup kits ahead of the summer(Image: X/England)
England have unveiled their World Cup 2026 kits with Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham Elliott Anderson and Jordan Pickford serving as the headline figures. Manchester United loanee Rashford was tasked with modelling the red away strip.
Ahead of this summer’s tournament, the Three Lions and Nike have dropped the kits that Thomas Tuchel’s men will wear in North America. The home kit is a clean white number with a gold star returning above the England badge, marking their 1966 win.
On the collar, the words ‘Happy and Glorious’ feature, an ode to the national anthem. The red away strip is donned in the release video by Rashford and its badge is placed in the centre of the kit, unlike the shirt worn during the last major tournament.
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Rashford joined the likes of Nottingham Forest’s Anderson and the aforementioned Kane, Bellingham and Pickford in the release, perhaps signalling that he might be in Tuchel’s squad heading to the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The Three Lions begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, June 17 at 9pm (BST). They then take on Ghana at 9pm on Tuesday, June 23.
They wrap up their group by facing minnows Panama on Saturday, June 27 at 10pm. The World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams this year, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stage.
Eight of the best-performing third-placed teams also progress to the next round. England are continuing their preparations for this summer’s tournament with friendlies against Uruguay and Japan later this month.
England squad for upcoming friendlies
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City), Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United), Jason Steele (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Lewis Hall (Newcastle United), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan)
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Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), James Garner (Everton), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)
The Bundesliga is back in action with another edition of Der Klassiker this weekend as Borussia Dortmund lock horns with Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich side in a crucial encounter at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. Both teams have excellent players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Preview
Bayern Munich are currently at the top of the Bundesliga standings and have been in excellent form so far this season. The Bavarian giants edged Eintracht Frankfurt to a 3-2 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate so far this season. The Ruhr Valley outfit slumped to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League this week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Bayern Munich have a good historical record in Der Klassiker and have won 68 out of the 138 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Borussia Dortmund’s 33 victories.
Bayern Munich have remained unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions and have won five of these games, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-1 margin at the hands of FC Augsburg in a Bundesliga encounter last month.
Borussia Dortmund were on an unbeaten run of five matches on the trot in all competitions and had won four of these games before they suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game.
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Bayern Munich have thrived under Vincent Kompany so far this season and will be intent on making the most of their recent form. Harry Kane scored an impressive brace in his previous game and will look to replicate his heroics this weekend.
Borussia Dortmund can pull off an upset on their day but will be up against a powerful opponent on Saturday. Bayern Munich are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Both Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane have been linked with summer moves to Barcelona – here’s how they could line-up next season
Barcelona’s line-up could look a lot different next season(Image: Angel Martinez, Getty Images)
Barcelona could have a distinctly English feel next season, with both Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane being linked with transfer to the Camp Nou.
Rashford, currently on loan at the Spanish side from Manchester United, is pushing for a permanent deal, while Kane’s future remains uncertain, with his Bayern Munich contract due to expire in just over a year.
The idea of both England internationals playing in Catalonia is plausible, leaving Barcelona coach Hansi Flick with some major decisions regarding squad planning this summer.
Rashford has expressed his desire to remain at Barcelona beyond the current season – and he increasingly looks likely to. Reports suggest the La Liga club are prepared to trigger the £26million buyout clause in Rashford’s contract, a sum that United have refused to lower.
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Over recent months, the two sides have discussed terms to make a permanent transfer feasible, following Rashford’s impressive performances in Spain. The 28-year-old has scored 10 goals and provided 13 assists in 34 matches this season, leaving Barcelona highly satisfied with his contributions.
In a recent interview with SPORT, Rashford said: “Of course, what I want is to stay at Barca. It’s an end goal, but it’s not the reason why I’m training hard and giving it my best.”
Kane’s long-term situation, meanwhile, is becoming more uncertain. By season’s end, he will have just 12 months left on his Bayern contract – a similar scenario that forced Tottenham to sell the striker in 2023 to prevent losing him for free a year later.
Barcelona have emerged as a likely option for the England captain, especially as star forward Robert Lewandowski nears his 38th birthday and the end of his Camp Nou contract, which ends this season. The Poland international is still scoring goals, but Barcelona are facing a ‘stick or twist’ decision regarding his future.
Should they allow Lewandowski’s contract to run out, they would need a proven, ready-to-go replacement – and Kane fits that profile perfectly, having consistently found the net in both England and Germany.
However, if a summer deal for Kane cannot be completed, the club could contemplate offering Lewandowski a last-minute contract extension. Kane recently downplayed speculation over a move, saying he is “very happy” in Bavaria.
“I haven’t heard anything about it,” Kane said when asked about links to Barca. “My father and brother handle everything, but they haven’t said anything to me. As I’ve already said, I’m very happy here at Bayern. I’m focused on this season and my time at Bayern. I take it as a compliment.”
Kane has been in remarkable form this term, scoring 43 goals in 36 appearances. Negotiations for a contract renewal are reportedly ongoing, but if Bayern stumble, Barcelona could act to bring the 32-year-old to Spain.
A transfer to the Camp Nou would make Kane only the third English player to represent the Blaugrana in the last 100 years. Rashford became the second earlier this season, following Gary Lineker, who netted 52 goals in 138 games between 1986 and 1989.
Beyond Kane, Barcelona have been linked with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. The former Manchester City player, who scored 29 goals across all competitions last season, is said to be open to a move. Yet prying him away from Atleti will be expensive, with reports suggesting a bid of over £80m might be necessary to secure his transfer.
They’re also in the market for defensive reinforcements, with Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni high on their wish list. The centre back, who has been linked with several Premier League clubs, is expected to command a hefty fee, with sources suggesting Inter would demand upwards of £70m.
A move for Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, however, might be more realistic – particularly if Barcelona are shelling out £80m+ for Alvarez. The German defender could be available for as little as £20–30m, with his contract set to expire at the end of next season.
Elsewhere, Barcelona are exploring another contract situation. Bernardo Silva’s deal with Manchester City expires this summer and the Catalan club have long admired the Portugal international. With all that in mind, here’s how Barcelona could line-up next season:
Joan Garcia (GK), Jules Kounde (RB), Pau Cubarsi (CB), Nico Schlotterbeck (CB), Alejandro Balde (LB), Pedri (CM), Frenkie de Jong (CM), Bernardo Silva (CM), Marcus Rashford (LW), Julian Alvarez (CF), Lamine Yamal (LW)
