Striker Kane out with injury until April

London March 14 (IANS) In a blow to England and Tottenham Hotspur star striker Harry Kane was on Wednesday ruled out of action for at least a month following damaged ankle ligaments which he picked up in Sunday s English Premier League (EPL) win over Bournemouth.

According to a BBC report Tottenham said in a statement that "preliminary assessments" confirmed the injury after a scan on Monday.

Kane injured his right ankle in a collision with Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

The prolific goal-getter has so far netted 35 goals for his club this season and is a big hope for England in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Kane 24 is set to miss Tottenham s FA Cup quarter-final clash against Swansea City on Saturday as well as two England friendly matches the following week.

Gareth Southgate s men travel to the Netherlands on March 23 before hosting Italy on March 27.

--IANS
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