The 31-year-old England captain, who leads the front line for Bayern Munich at club level, is facing a packed summer schedule, with the next international fixtures taking place between June 2 and 10 days after the Champions League Final, while the German team are set to take part in the Fifa Club World Cup between June 15 and July 13.

He told reporters: "I don't think the players are listened to that much, if I'm totally honest.

"But also everyone wants their piece, their tournament, their prize, and the players are kind of the people who have to get on with it."

He insisted his passion for the game means he wouldn't ever "complain" about getting the chance to play more matches.

He argued: "But it is what it is. I love playing football, so I'm never going to complain about playing football.

"I think if you manage it well, with your coaches and your manager and your clubs, there are ways of getting more rest in certain moments.

"But it's not an easy question, it's not an easy situation. I think there could be a balance from both sides, but we'd have to see how that pans out."

Meanwhile, England boss Thomas Tuchel insisted the number of games isn't an issue, but rather how they fit into the wider schedule.

He explained: "I am not so concerned about the amount of games the players play in total. I am more concerned that they never have a real break of three to four weeks.

"Maybe they have three weeks holiday but maybe after five days they play another competition. That's the problem.

"They should have a minimum three or three-and-a-half weeks of preparation, then it would be better for everyone."