Abraham can fill Kane’s boots for Three Lions—-Lampard

Frank Lampard believes Tammy Abraham can step up and replace Harry Kane who has been ruled out until April with a hamstring injury.

Kane is set to miss the Three Lions matches against Italy and Denmark in March after rupturing his tendon in his left hamstring against Southampton on New Year’s Day.

“Tammy’s got himself into regular squads with the goal-scoring that he’s done with us. He’s given himself a chance.

“A lot can change in football; there are competitors that are vying for those places up front. It just depends on what Tammy does.

“I’m delighted with him. I never want to step on Gareth’s toes – he has his squad to pick and probably sees things slightly different to what I do.

“I’m delighted with his progression, delighted he got in the England squad. For me, yes – he can play at the very highest level but he’s still in those early stages.

“This is the first period in the Premier League where he’s scoring goals. I expect a lot more of that from him. What happens with England is down to him and Gareth.”

Abraham’s fine form for Chelsea this season convinced Gareth Southgate to invite him last year.

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He scored his first goal for his country against Montenegro in November and is now in a strong position to nail down a place in the England squad for this summer’s European Championships.