I try never to get too high or too low. You have to keep that medium.
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Harry Kane
Profession:
Athlete
Born:
July 28, 1993
Nationality:
English
Quotes by Harry Kane
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Maybe when I was younger, people didn't always believe in me; they didn't think I would make it to where I am now.
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Harry Kane
Tom Brady is a big inspiration and a big idol of mine.
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Harry Kane
As long as there's a vision with the club, and we're not stale, we're going forward as a club.
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Harry Kane
A lot of people say second seasons are harder than the first because people are now expecting you to do stuff, so yes, that's down to me to work hard and try and improve and, like I say, just letting my football do the talking.
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I want to be a player that does everything he can to reach his ability, and I'll do that.
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Obviously, I am hoping to go on and win many trophies for Spurs and for England. That's always been the aim since I was a kid, dreaming of lifting the trophy one day for them, so that's what I've got to do.
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I'm in my own fantasy team as well, so there's quite a bit of pressure on it.
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Now we've got a little daughter; me and the missus won't talk about football as much.
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It's harder to be angry at home when we lose. When it was just me and the missus, she didn't mind. She'd take the wrath of the loss! But it's harder when there's a little baby now.
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I'm 23; I feel older than that, but I feel comfortable. I'm assured of myself, and it's not a problem.
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In football, you have to grow up quickly, and you're generally more mature than other people your age.
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Harry Kane
All goalscorers go on droughts. It is how you cope with that. And it is not just about scoring, it is about what you bring to the team, bringing others into play and getting assists.
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It is about that self-belief, that self-drive, that has got me to where I am now.
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I am confident in my ability, as I always have been, and that I will be capable of maintaining my form, if not improving, year in, year out.
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I went to see England against Switzerland at Wembley with my dad and brother, too. That was in 2008, Fabio Capello's first game in charge. Jermaine Jenas scored, and we won 2-1. I remember the national anthem was incredible. I sang it with pride - always do.
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Harry Kane
I'm a very patriotic England fan, actually. I always wore my heart on my sleeve.
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I watched all the games in the pub with my family. We used to go to a place called The Sirloin in Chingford. It was quite a good atmosphere in there.
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I remember the European Championships in 2004. Wayne Rooney was a special player in that tournament, and I definitely cried when we got knocked out then.
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Harry Kane
Teams buy players and change managers if they feel they need change at the club.
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Harry Kane
I love this club, and to be wearing number 10 for Tottenham is amazing for me. I could not resist.
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When I was growing up, Keane and Sheringham were my idols, and they wore 10. So it was always my dream to wear it.
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I was a fan myself, and I know what it's like. If someone comes out of the blocks and scores 31 goals in one season, then you think, 'OK, was that a one-off, or will he do it again?'
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Harry Kane
At Norwich, I was injured, and then I went to Leicester, and I found myself on the bench. But I still used that to my advantage as an experience - I had to do that here at Spurs for a while, be on the bench and wait for my chance. It's definitely something that's helped me with my game.
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Harry Kane
I think I had set-backs, but I still always had that belief that I was going to play for Tottenham Hotspur. Even when I went out on loan to clubs, it was always to come back and be a Spurs player.
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Harry Kane
If I can be a role model for kids, then that's fantastic. That's what I want to do.
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Harry Kane
'Harry Brown' is good - and I love 'The Italian Job.'
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I owe a lot to my family; we're a strong unit.
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I am quite a calm player. I do have a go at players and refs in the heat of the moment, but I never throw my toys out of the pram.
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Getting respect from the opposition is a nice thing.
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The Under-21s was a good experience for me and one I will take into the Euros.
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I play my best football when I'm calm mentally.
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It is about doing everything you can so your body can perform at the highest level.
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I don't want to do all weights. I want to get strong using my core and my natural power.
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I do a lot of body weight stuff, power work, with your legs as well. There are weights involved now and again. There is a bit of mixture.
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London derbies are that little bit more special; there's that little bit more feeling.
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The more players who come through the academy and make it into the first team, that's what we want. Not just for the club but for the country. If they're young English players coming through, that's fantastic. I'm happy to be part of that.
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It is down to the manager what he wants to do in the transfer window. Us as players, we just have to focus on each game that comes along and try and do our best.
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I remember washing Robbie Keane's boots and asking him a few questions. It's stuff you remember as a kid. You take that on and make sure you're a bit more hungry to go on and do what they've achieved.
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In a game, you never know what chance you're going to get, so I try and cover all bases and make sure I'm ready for that chance when it comes.
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It isn't hard to practise finishing. You can do it on your own: just take a couple of touches and shoot at goal. You can do it with whatever equipment you have.
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Sometimes, I put a couple of mannequins on the edge of the box and do these things called bounce balls. You pass against it, and it comes back; you take a couple of touches 'round the mannequins and shoot.
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I always back myself as a finisher, but I always practise it as well. Every type of finish: left foot, right foot, headers, penalties, free kicks.
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I've always wanted to be a footballer, and I've always believed that's the path I was going to go down.
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Harry Kane
I've been to Wembley a couple of times to see England, but the match which stands out for me is the 2008 Carling Cup final against Chelsea. I was there as a fan with the family. That was a great day out.
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I'm at my most comfortable out on the pitch when I'm in front of goal with the ball at my feet. It's about being used to certain situations, and with time, you will find, chances don't get snatched at.
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Heading is still a vital part of being a striker, and it isn't about being the biggest player. Heading the ball is about timing, so work on that in training.
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Harry Kane
I played in different positions as a kid, and it helped me learn different parts of the game, but I found that I was always scoring goals, and that continued as I got older. I've always enjoyed scoring, and it seemed to come naturally. Fortunately, that has carried on into my professional career.
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There's no point playing up front just because you want to be the one who scores the goals. Make sure you have a knack for it.
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Harry Kane
I think self-belief is a massive thing in football. If you don't believe in yourself, not many others will. Work hard and believe in yourself, and I think you'll go as far as your body will take you.
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Harry Kane