Spurs' Harry Kane wants assurances before Premier League returns

England captain Harry Kane says players are waiting for safety guidance from Premier League after government said it was "opening door" for return of football next month. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said Thursday's meeting with Football Association, Premier League and English Football League had "progressed plans for resumption of professional game in England". Premier League hopes for a return to action on June 12, with matches played behind closed doors.

Kane wants assurances

Tottenham striker Kane is willing to take next step, moving from individual training to small group sessions, but suggested more information was needed.

"I don't think anyone kws right answer at moment," he told ITV's Good Morning Britain programme.

"I think majority of players are looking forward to playing again as soon as possible but we kw we want it to be as safe as possible too.

"From what I have heard -- obviously I haven't seen too much of my team-mates -- at moment everyone is OK. We want to see how Premier League gives us a plan and what that looks like." 

Kane confirmed that he, along with rest of Spurs squad, had taken initial tests for coronavirus, with positive results following ir return to training. "About a week ago we started going to training ground, we were allowed to have one-on-one training with one member of staff on one pitch, self-distancing from everyone," he said. "We had tests on Monday, all players and staff had tests, and everyone came back negative, which was great." 

Kane said Liverpool's 25-point lead would make m worthy champions however 2019/20 campaign ends, with absence of ir fans from conclusion to season a necessary evil because of pandemic. "Liverpool deserve to lift title and with ir fans missing it will be a strange situation. But we've t been through a time like this in our lifetimes," he said.

"I guess if we want to finish season n we are going to have to do that." Kane also revealed he had been contact with team-mate Dele Alli after Spurs midfielder was burgled at knifepoint.

"I think he's a little bit angry. He said most important thing was that he was OK, his family was OK and body was hurt. But it's horrible to hear, especially when it's someone close to you," Kane said. 

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