The Spurs striker, with the World Cup in his sights, says he was impressed in his youthful years by a man with seven Super Bowl rings
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has reiterated his desire to try American football as soon as his days as a soccer famous person are over, with the England captain revealing seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady performed a half in setting him on his personal path to greatness.
The 28-year-old stays a prolific presence within the Premier League, however he needed to be affected person in pursuit of a breakthrough at Spurs and as soon as turned to inspiration from the legendary quarterback, who was famously the 199th choose of the 2000 NFL draft.
New England Patriots legend Brady, who has shelved retirement plans in 2022 to proceed his career with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has proven what’s succesful with the precise mix of angle and capability, with Kane hoping to proceed a comparable path.
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What did Kane say on Brady?
Discussing how the GOAT of NFL helped to persuade him he might develop into a star in his personal proper, Kane mentioned: “One factor that did encourage me rising up was a Tom Brady documentary.
“I used to be away at one other membership on mortgage and I wasn’t getting within the group, it was that interval – I used to be 18 years outdated – and it was like ‘If I can’t play right here, how can I play for my group Tottenham?’
“I got here throughout this documentary on YouTube, I feel it was referred to as ‘The Brady Six’, it was about how he obtained picked within the sixth spherical and then turned what he has develop into – one of many best sportsmen ever.
“It gave me a real belief that it was possible for me to go on and have that career. Thankfully I was able to go that.”
Will Kane pursue a career within the NFL?
While there are transferable expertise between soccer and American soccer, particularly within the placekicking place, few gamers have crossed codes at an elite degree.
Kane stays eager to discover that possibility, and mentioned: “I feel like I could. I’d put myself up there, for sure.”
Can Kane make historical past with England in 2022?
For now, Kane’s focus is on occasions at Tottenham and readying himself for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar later this yr.
He will head to the Middle East as skipper of the Three Lions and with Wayne Rooney’s all-time record goal mark of 53 in his sights as he sits on 49 efforts from 69 appearances.
Asked about his feelings forward of the worldwide showpiece in November, Kane mentioned: “I’m excited. The final World Cup was actually particular – we obtained to the semi-final, which was the primary semi-final we obtained to in 30 years.
“The nation was going fairly mad, however in fact we fell that one step brief. I’m actually wanting ahead to this one.
“We have a great team, really good players, really good coach and we have been building nicely to this World Cup. Hopefully I can try and break that goal record while we are there.”
