(Reuters) -England skipper Harry Kane has hit out at several players who withdrew from the national team ahead of their Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland, saying on Wednesday that country must always come before club football.

England's captain Harry Kane didn't shy away from voicing his thoughts on the recent England squad withdrawals.

Harry Kane has warned his England teammates that country should come before club after admitting his disappointment at the spate of withdrawals for this week's Uefa Nations League matches.

As the footballing world has gone on International break, all the countries are preparing for the UEFA Nations League matches, several players have decided to withdraw from the Nations League squad and returned back to their clubs.

England captain Harry Kane has launched a scathing criticism of the eight players who withdrew from the national squad ahead of crucial Nations League matches, suggesting some are taking advantage of the busy season.

Frustrated captain Harry Kane has suggested some England players have forgotten the importance of representing their country following a spate of withdrawals. The Euro 2024 runners-up round off a mixed year by heading to Greece for Thursday’s must-win Nations League match before a Wembley encounter against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.