Harry Kane’s previous injuries

Harry Kane’s previous injuries

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has damaged ligaments in his left ankle and is expected to return to training in early March, the Premier League club have announced.

The England captain went down at the end of the 1-0 defeat by Manchester United on Sunday.

It is not the first time Kane has suffered ankle problems, having sustained similar-looking injuries in each of the last two seasons.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at the extent of those injuries, how Spurs coped without him and who might cover him this season if he is set for a spell in the treatment room.

September – November 2016

Kane left the field on a stretcher after first injuring his ankle against Sunderland in 2016
Kane left the field on a stretcher after first injuring his ankle against Sunderland in 2016 (Mike Egerton/PA)

March – April 2017

Kane limped off against Millwall a few months later after hurting his other ankle
Kane limped off against Millwall a few months later after hurting his other ankle (John Walton/PA)

March – April 2018

Kane spread some pre-World Cup fear when he suffered another injury against Bournemouth last March
Kane spread some pre-World Cup fear when he suffered another injury against Bournemouth last March (John Walton/PA)

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