Kane backs Rice after England withdrawal

Harry Kane says he understands Declan Rice's decision to pull out of the England squad.

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What happened. Declan Rice withdrew from the England squad for the Nations League matches, and Harry Kane defended him after Rice explained his reasoning.

• Rice was one of five players to pull out of the England squad.
• Kane said he understands Rice's reasoning for withdrawing.
• Rice reached out to Kane to explain his decision.

Rice's withdrawal leaves England without a key midfielder for the Nations League games.

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