Soccer-Southgate says Kane was taken off in Scotland game to give England more energy

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group D - England v Scotland - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - June 18, 2021 England's Harry Kane shakes hands with manager Gareth Southgate after being substituted Pool via REUTERS/Facundo Arrizabalaga

LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Gareth Southgate said he substituted Harry Kane in Friday's 0-0 draw with Scotland in the European Championship to inject much-needed energy into the team after yet another subdued display by the skipper.

Kane looked leggy and starved of service as he struggled to make an impact in the Group D game at Wembley Stadium, managing only 19 touches throughout before being replaced by Marcus Rashford in the 74th minute.