FA issue grovelling apology to Tottenham and Manchester United after tweet mocking Harry Kane using Chris Smalling

THE FA have been forced into a grovelling apology after appearing to mock Spurs striker Harry Kane.

After Manchester United had dumped Spurs out of the FA Cup, the game’s governing body unbelievably Tweeted: “What’s in your pocket, Chris” alongside a video of Chris Smalling saying “Harry Kane”.

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Kane, 24, has failed to live up to his lofty heights in recent weeks but both clubs are thought to be very unhappy with the comment.

And it has been revealed the FA have contacted both United and Tottenham to issue an apology.

An FA spokesman said: “We have written to both clubs to apologise for any offence caused.”

The Tottenham striker has recently returned from an ankle and has scored twice in his last eight fixtures.

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