Harry Kane has been forced to settle for a place on the bench for the second consecutive match. Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has opted to stick with Nicolas Jackson for the high-stakes Bundesliga showdown against Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has revealed that Harry Kane is poised for a return to the starting line-up following a full week of training. While the England captain's availability provides a significant boost, the German giants are currently navigating a triple injury blow sustained during their midweek European exploits. Kompany has expressed relief that the setbacks affecting his key stars are not long-term as the club enter a crucial run of fixtures.

Bayern Munich legend Oliver Kahn has delivered a glowing assessment of the club's current trajectory under Vincent Kompany, branding them the premier force in European football. Following a ruthless Champions League performance against Atalanta, the former goalkeeper and CEO noted that the squad's immense depth is a historical omen for major silverware. However, the 2001 European champion also voiced a unique concern regarding the team's lack of recent struggles.

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England captain Harry Kane has led the tributes to Kyle Walker after the veteran defender announced his retirement from international football. The 35-year-old Burnley full-back has decided to end his Three Lions career after earning 96 caps and representing his country at five major tournaments, spanning a 14-year period at the very highest level of the game.