Football news - Tottenham striker Harry Kane in clear as FA take no action over apparent 'headbutt'
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ByEurosport
Updated 28/02/2019 at 16:03 GMT
The Football Association have confirmed that they will not be taking action against Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane after an incident during Wednesday night’s 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
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Kane was caught on camera appearing to “headbutt” Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta during the match.
The England captain appeared to move his head towards the Chelsea defender after the pair clashed in the first half at Stamford Bridge.
The incident, which stemmed from Kane closing down David Luiz after Spurs had returned possession to Chelsea, was not acted upon by referee Andre Marriner when it occurred.
It was speculated that the FA could review matter and subsequently charge Kane.
However, Marriner included the incident in his report, indicating that the match officiating team had seen it, and that means that the FA cannot take action.
That means that Kane will now be free to face Arsenal in the North London derby on Saturday.
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Chelsea’s David Luiz (left) and Harry Kane clashed at Stamford Bridge.
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The news will come as welcome relief to both Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino and Kane, who only returned to the team last weekend after a six-week absence with an ankle injury.
Kane did, however, later receive a yellow card after another tussle with Luiz in a feisty encounter.
“I think he’s so competitive on the pitch,” boss Pochettino said of Kane. “We were frustrated, we want to win, we show our character.
“Things that happen that we don’t know because it’s impossible from outside the pitch to see what is going on inside. But that is football.
“It’s not a thing we should be worried about. When you finish the game and shake hands, big hug and the game finishes and it’s finished.”
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