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'England need Kane & Rashford to be fit' - Shearer sees injured stars as crucial to Euro 2020 bid

If England are to mount a serious challenge for Euro 2020 glory this summer then they “need” Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford to be fit, says Alan Shearer.

The Three Lions are currently sweating on the fitness of two key men heading towards another major championship.

Tottenham striker Kane is working his way back from hamstring surgery, putting his place as England captain at risk, while Manchester United forward Rashford is nursing a back complaint.

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