Gareth Southgate has prioritised holding talks with Mauricio Pochettino in a bid to resolve the uncertainty around Harry Kane ’ s summer schedule . Southgate has stepped up preparations for Euro 2015 this week , taking his Under 21 squad to Olomouc — where they will be based during the finals in June . On Friday they face the Czech Republic here in Prague . The FA have been meticulously planning their assault on the tournament and Southgate has the backing of Roy Hodgson to take his strongest possible squad available , including Kane . Harry Kane ( right ) has scored eight goals in ten games for Gareth Southgate 's Young Lions . Southgate says he has a good relationship with Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino . But the Tottenham striker ’ s situation is complicated by his club ’ s plans to play a money-spinning friendly in Australia at the end of the Premier League campaign , while Sportsmail revealed on Thursday they could also play in Malaysia , too . It has led to fears that Kane , who scored eight goals in 10 games for the Under 21s in qualifying , would be exposed to burnout if he is then made to go on to the Czech Republic . But Southgate plans to meet for talks with Spurs manager Pochettino , saying : ‘ The situation with me and Mauricio is good and I have had a ( text ) exchange with Harry , so I think that situation is good as well . ‘ At some point , there needs to be a visit , when we say “ Ok , what is the plan ? ” . But I am relaxed about the situation . We have got a really good relationship with Tottenham and with Harry . Kane is currently training with the England senior squad , but Southgate wants him to play in the summer . Kane 's situation is complicated by Tottenham 's end of season friendlies in Australia this summer . ‘ Mauricio has been very good . He was asked the question “ would you like him to rest ? ” He replied “ yes , but ” — and the “ but ” bit has now gone from the debate . I know Mauricio was really proud to play for Argentina and the experiences I have had with him at Tottenham and Southampton is that he has always been really supportive of his international players . ‘ As well as that , every quote I have seen from Harry ( about playing for the Under 21s this summer ) has been very positive. ’ Southgate still has a dilemma over Ross Barkley , however . He has not played for the Under 21s since August 2013 and Everton would prefer him to rest this summer after a disappointing season . Barkley was under consideration for this trip , but the midfielder stayed with the senior party . Ross Barkley is eligible for the U21 side , but has never played for the Young Lions under Southgate . Both Barkley and Sterling could travel to the European Championships despite being in the senior squad . ‘ I do feel the situation with Ross is different to that of Harry , John Stones and Luke Shaw , as he has never been in one of my squads , ’ added Southgate . ‘ I was pleased to see Ross named in the senior squad . ‘ With Ross not always in Everton ’ s starting team I think it was important this time round for Roy to back him and keep him involved . Hopefully that gives Ross some belief in what the England set up think of him and his potential . ’
England U21 boss says he has a good relationship with Spurs manager . Tottenham is currently in England senior squad . But Southgate wants Harry Kane striker to go to U21 championships . Spurs have money-spinning post-season friendly in Australia .