Joe Marler jokes he has not ‘done a Harry Kane’ and gives hilarious reason for missing Harlequins’ pre-season training

Joe Marler is still yet to turn up to pre-season training with Harlequins, but he has jokingly promised he is NOT ‘doing a Harry Kane’.

The England captain continues to dominate airwaves, column inches and TV time due to his continued absence from Tottenham Hotspur's training ground.

Kane is reportedly keen on a move to Manchester City, but remains locked into a long-term deal with Spurs which means Daniel Levy has a strong hand.

Like Kane, funny man Marler is also set to return to pre-season training for Premiership champions Quins, with Head Coach Habai Watson unaware of the loosehead prop’s whereabouts.

However, the England forward insists he is being afforded some much-needed paternity leave after welcoming his fourth child in June.