Soccer-Tottenham won't take risks with Kane in final, says Mason

FILE PHOTO: Premier League - Everton v Tottenham Hotspur - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - April 16, 2021 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury Pool via REUTERS/Clive Brunskill

LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur will not play striker Harry Kane in the League Cup final if there is any risk of him doing more damage to his injured ankle, interim-manager Ryan Mason said on Friday.

Kane hobbled off in Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Everton this month and missed Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Southampton in which Gareth Bale played up front and scored.