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Top Premier League striker could miss the World Cup because of injury

- Harry Kane has been ruled out with injury for six weeks

- The England striker suffered a ligament damage in his ankle

- Kane might also face a late fitness recovery for World Cup

Tottenham striker Harry Kane will be out of action for up to six weeks after damaging ligaments in his ankle in the match against Bournemouth at the weekend.

The injury could also keep the England international out of the Russia 2018 World Cup in the summer.

Kane would miss Spurs' FA Cup quarter final at Swansea on Saturday, and also a semi final if they progress and four league fixtures after the international break.

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The England captain will miss Premier League potential top four decider against Chelsea and further clashes with Stoke City, Manchester City and Brighton.

Kane will also miss England’s two friendlies this month against Holland and Italy, with manager Gareth Southgate names his squad for that double-header on Thursday, March 14.

However Kane may be ready to return in time for Spurs’ final three scheduled league games against Watford on the last day of April, West Brom and Leicester.

Kane's pursuit for the Premier League top marksman might suffer a setback as he is currently tied with Liverpool's Mohammed Salah with 24 goals.

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