HARRY KANE has urged Premier League chiefs to bring back a winter break to boost England’s dreams of winning trophies. The Three Lions captain insists players need time off during the season to avoid burnout and be at their best for summer World Cup and Euros tournaments. Bayern Munich striker Kane admits he “felt sorry” for Prem stars who had to play over Christmas last year — while he sipped cocktails on a beach.
Ahead of Sunday’s Wembley Nations League clash against the Republic of Ireland , Kane declared: “If we can get some sort of winter break for the Premier League boys it would have a big impact. “We had it for about two years in the Prem and it went down well with players. “It’s a shame they don’t get that break now.
For a lot of the players it was important, even for a week to get away and recharge so they could finish their season and go into major tournaments. READ MORE ENGLAND NEWS "It’s going to be a hard one to change. But it’s a conversation that needs to be had.
” Kane enjoyed a ten-day family holiday during Bayern’s three-week winter break last season but would have played five games in that period at former club Tottenham . He will get similar time off next month, while Prem stars play four times. Kane’s plea comes after Manchester City ’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri threatened strike action over football’s “crazy” calendar — before an ACL injury ended his season.
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