Provided by nairabet.com

Kane continuing talks with counterparts over Qatar World Cup stance

0

Harry Kane is continuing to work with fellow national team captains on a collaborative approach to making a stand against human rights issues in Qatar.

Accusations over the treatment of migrant workers and a poor record of human rights have plagued the Gulf state since it was controversially awarded this winter's finals back in 2010.

World Cup organisers insist there have been "actually three" work-related deaths - amid reports of many more - since the construction of the majority of the stadiums began.

England boss Gareth Southgate previously said it is a "great shame" that sections of Three Lions supporters will not travel to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup and stressed that no-one was "complacent" about the issues involved.

He also hosted a 30-minute meeting with his squad in March, discussing the ongoing challenges in Qatar and opening a dialogue on how England could show their opposition.

As England skipper, Kane has also been playing a role and is hopeful of agreeing some steps with his counterparts before the next international break in September.

"Christian Eriksen got in touch with me a couple of weeks ago now," Kane said of the Denmark player and his former Tottenham team-mate

Post a Comment

0 Comments

Post a Comment (0)
3/related/default