England vs Wales: Striker Ollie Watkins set to start in absence of Harry Kane

England head coach Thomas Tuchel is poised to hand striker Ollie Watkins his first international start since November in the friendly against Wales on Thursday night.

Captain Harry Kane is unavailable after picking up a foot injury while playing for Bayern Munich at the weekend – but hopes to be fit to face Latvia in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier.

It is understood Watkins is in line to replace England’s record scorer as the lone centre-forward for the visit of Craig Bellamy’s side to Wembley.

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