“Harry Kane suffered a painful blow to his ankle in Saturday's top Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen,” a club statement read. “Examinations by FC Bayern's medical department on Sunday showed a positive development. Kane will continue to receive intensive treatment.”

Bayern Munich's star striker Harry Kane could miss a return to England to face Aston Villa in the Champions League this midweek due to an injury sustained at the weekend. Kane has been given a positive prognosis on his left ankle injury, which was initially feared to be serious.

Bayern Munich have provided a reassuring update on Harry Kane's ankle injury, suggesting that it may not be as severe as initially feared, thanks to "positive developments" from the club's medical staff.