Tottenham striker Harry Kane wants assurances before Premier League returns

England captain says Liverpool deserve to be champions whichever way the season ends

Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane says safety is paramount as the Premier Leagues looks to return next month. PA

Harry Kane says players are waiting for safety guidelines and assurances after the government said it was "opening the door" for the return of football next month.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said Thursday's meeting with the Football Association, Premier League and English Football League had "progressed plans for the resumption of the professional game in England".

The Premier League is looking to return to action on June 12, with matches played behind closed doors.

Tottenham striker Kane is willing to take the next step, moving from individual training to small group sessions, but said more information was needed.

"I don't think anyone knows the right answer at the moment," he told ITV's 'Good Morning Britain' programme.

"I think the majority of players are looking forward to playing again as soon as possible but we know we want it to be as safe as possible too.

"From what I have heard – obviously I haven't seen too much of my team-mates – at the moment everyone is OK. We want to see how the Premier League gives us a plan and what that looks like."

Kane confirmed that he, along with the rest of the Spurs squad, had taken initial tests for coronavirus, with no positive results following their return to training.

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Premier League top scorers

Harry Wilson, Bournemotuh, seven goals. Reuters

Ayoze Perez, Leicester City, seven goals. EPA

Riyad Mahrez, Manchester City, seven goals. EPA

Alexandre Lacazette. Arsenal, seven goals. Reuters

Sebastian Haller, West Ham United, seven goals. Reuters

Jack Grealish, Aston Villa, seven goals. EPA

Callum Wilson, Bournemouth, eight goals. Reuters

Neal Maupay, Brighton & Hove Albion, eight goals. Reuters

Roberto Firmino, Liverpool, eight goals. Reuters

Jordan Ayew, Crystal Palace, eight goals. Reuters

Dele Alli, Tottenham Hotspur, eight goals. Reuters

Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City, nine goals. Reuters

Son Heung-min, Tottenham Hotspur, nine goals. Reuters

Gabriel Jesus, Manchester City, 10 goals. EPA

Richarlison, Everton, 10 goals. Reuters

Chris Wood, Burnley, 11 goals. AFP

Raheem Sterling, Manchester City, 12 goals. EPA

Teemu Pukki, Norwich City, 11 goals. Reuters

Anthony Martial, Manchester United, 11 goals. EPA

Harry Kane, Tottenham Hotspur, 11 goals. Reuters

Raul Jimenez, Wolves, 13 goals. EPA

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Everton, 13 goals. Reuters

Tammy Abraham, Chelsea, 13 goals. AFP

Marcus Rashford, Manchester United, 14 goals. PA

Sadio Mane, Liverpool, 14 goals. Reuters

Danny Ings, Southampton, 15 goals. Reuters

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 16 goals. EPA

Sergio Aguero, Manchester City, 16 goals. Reuters

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal, 17 goals. Reuters

Jamie Vardy, Leicester City, 19 goals. AFP

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"About a week ago we started going to the training ground, we were allowed to have one-on-one training with one member of staff on one pitch, self-distancing from everyone," he said.

"We had tests on Monday, all the players and staff had tests, and everyone came back negative, which was great."

Meanwhile, Kane said Liverpool's 25-point lead would make them worthy champions however the 2019/20 campaign ends, with the absence of their fans from the conclusion to the season a necessary evil because of the pandemic.

"Liverpool deserve to lift the title and with their fans missing it will be a strange situation. But we've not been through a time like this in our lifetimes," he said.

"I guess if we want to finish the season then we are going to have to do that."