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Harry Kane embracing new pressure after Bayern Munich move
Harry Kane embracing new pressure after Bayern Munich move
Harry Kane insists he will relish the “new pressure” of challenging to win titles every year at Bayern Munich and knows success in Germany can put his name in the Ballon d’Or conversation. It has been a whirlwind week for the England captain after he departed boyhood club Tottenham on Saturday for an initial £100million fee, which could rise to £120m with add-ons. Kane made his Bayern debut later that same night in the DFL-Supercup but his wait for a first trophy goes on after RB Leipzig inflicted a 3-0 defeat on the Bundesliga champions. The 30-year-old is eager to add team success to a host of individual honours on his CV during his time in Munich. “A lot of people talk about the trophies and why I came here, but ultimately it was to improve,” Kane told Sky Sports. “To feel a new pressure of having to win titles every year, having to go far in the Champions League and pushing myself to that limit. “I think if you’re winning games, winning titles, winning Champions Leagues and I’m the one playing up front, it more than likely means I am scoring goals so that allows you to win other individual awards. “But that all comes from what you achieve as a team. That’s my focus first and foremost and that all starts on Friday. “We have a long season ahead. A lot of pressure for Bayern Munich to win the league and go far in the Champions League. That is what I am excited to try and challenge myself with.” An outstanding 2017 resulted in Kane finishing 10th in the Ballon d’Or list but Spurs have endured a difficult few seasons since they made the Champions League final in 2019. With Kane aware his chances of winning silverware were reducing at Tottenham, the forward made the decision to leave the north London club after a 19-year association. He hinted part of the decision to leave Spurs was to play in the Champions League and have no regrets at the end of his career. Kane added: “If you’re winning your league, winning the Champions League and we obviously have the European Championship next summer as well, I think as we’ve seen with the Ballon d’Or, you have to be winning team trophies to achieve that. “Yeah, if I am scoring goals and we’re winning trophies then of course that will come into question, but it is not really what my focus is on right now. A lot of people talk about the trophies and why I came here, but ultimately it was to improve Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane “I’ve always said throughout my whole career I never want to retire and feel like I could have done more or pushed myself more. That was a big part of the decision-making coming here. “I felt like to improve and to get better I had to be playing at the highest level. “Of course I want to win every competition that I play in, that’s the goal every season but when you finish your career, you want to make sure you pushed yourself to the limits and that’s what I’ll continue to do.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Jurrien Timber set for lengthy absence as Arsenal reveal he needs surgery Massive congratulations – Harry Kane lauds Lionesses after win over Australia England book place in World Cup final – The Sydney victory in pictures
2023-08-16 22:50
For ACC and power conferences, off-site help on football replay reviews is now essential
For ACC and power conferences, off-site help on football replay reviews is now essential
The Atlantic Coast Conference and the rest of the power conferences are relying on off-site help for stadium officials when dealing with football replay reviews
2023-09-14 03:56
Next generation 'clasico': Bellingham faces 1st game against a Barcelona brimming with young talents
Next generation 'clasico': Bellingham faces 1st game against a Barcelona brimming with young talents
Real Madrid hopes Jude Bellingham will be fully fit when he faces his first “clasico” match at Barcelona on Saturday
2023-10-26 20:29
Top five goalkeepers of the 2023 MLS season - ranked
Top five goalkeepers of the 2023 MLS season - ranked
Top five goalkeepers of the 2023 MLS season - ranked
2023-05-25 22:57
3 teams that should be all in on Mike Trout trade if he becomes available
3 teams that should be all in on Mike Trout trade if he becomes available
If the Los Angeles Angels decide to trade future Hall of Famer Mike Trout, these teams should be the first in line to acquire him.
2023-09-07 20:48
3 most likely Vikings 2024 quarterbacks if Josh Dobbs is a one-hit wonder
3 most likely Vikings 2024 quarterbacks if Josh Dobbs is a one-hit wonder
The Passtronaut Josh Dobbs was a fun story, but is he a long-term option at quarterback for the Vikings?
2023-11-29 01:21
Wembanyama has a rough debut at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks rout the Spurs 126-105
Wembanyama has a rough debut at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks rout the Spurs 126-105
Victor Wembanyama’s first game at Madison Square Garden was one of the worst of his young career, as the No. 1 draft pick managed just one basket in the first three quarters of the New York Knicks’ 126-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs
2023-11-09 12:54
'Below acceptable standards': Olympic open water test in Seine postponed
'Below acceptable standards': Olympic open water test in Seine postponed
A pre-Olympic open water swimming test event scheduled Saturday in the Seine has been pushed back a day because the water "currently remains below acceptable standards", the French...
2023-08-05 02:21
Canada fight back to end Ireland's World Cup dreams
Canada fight back to end Ireland's World Cup dreams
Manchester United forward Adriana Leon ignited Canada's Women's World Cup campaign Wednesday with the winner in a 2-1 victory...
2023-07-26 22:28
Women's World Cup crowds up 30 percent on 2019: FIFA
Women's World Cup crowds up 30 percent on 2019: FIFA
Attendances at the Women's World Cup are up nearly 30 percent on 2019, FIFA said Friday, declaring that the tournament in Australia and New Zealand...
2023-08-04 14:21
South Africa secures bonus-point 49-18 win over Tonga as Pollard makes promising return
South Africa secures bonus-point 49-18 win over Tonga as Pollard makes promising return
South Africa has secured a bonus-point 49-18 win over Tonga and a successful return to action for flyhalf Handre Pollard at the Rugby World Cup in Marseille
2023-10-02 06:29
Zverev outduels Sinner at US Open, faces Alcaraz in quarters
Zverev outduels Sinner at US Open, faces Alcaraz in quarters
Alexander Zverev defeated Jannik Sinner in a late-night five-set US Open marathon to line up a quarter-final with...
2023-09-05 14:15