Overview
- On Friday the England captain Harry Kane, defender Dan Burn and training goalkeeper Jason Steele attended an Ella Langley concert near Kansas City and left before the end to obey a team curfew.
- Kane, who posted a photo with Langley, is a noted country fan and has curated a ‘captain’s pick’ playlist heavy on modern country artists.
- Dan Burn bought a cowboy hat and boots for the gig as part of a scheduled friends-and-family day that saw relatives flown in so players could switch off between matches.
- The squad returned to training preparing for the Group L game with Ghana in Boston, with Bukayo Saka working separately on an Achilles issue that staff say does not currently threaten his availability.
- Coaches say the controlled outings and strict rules aim to prevent boredom, protect recovery and keep leaders like Kane and Jude Bellingham ready for tournament demands.