Gary Neville says Harry Kane should have been given a break by England with the former player concerned by the current captain's mental and physical fitness.
Kane led England during their most successful overseas World Cup in a generation, finishing the tournament in Russia with the Golden Boot, and has played all but two minutes of Tottenham's Premier League campaign so far.
Gareth Southgate started Kane in the loss to Spain, playing the full 90 minutes, before bringing him on for half an hour in Tuesday's friendly win over Switzerland and Neville feels more care should be given to the striker.
"I am concerned about Harry Kane," Neville said on Sky Sports. "Since 2015 he has played 175 matches and he's struggling. Forget the physical side, he needs a mental break as well.
"I don't think he should have been here for the two weeks. I think there is a welfare thing in terms of looking after players. He has not had enough of a break since 2015."
Neville suggested Kane "needs a real break and that escape" from the pressures of his responsibilities, with the 25-year-old such a key figure for his country and Tottenham.
The former Manchester United and England defender, who also had a spell as Three Lions assistant boss during Roy Hodgson's reign, said that Kane "just looks like he needs looking after".
Additional reporting by Press Association.
