KANE’S AIMING HIGH
ON-FORM ENGLAND STRIKER HARRY’S DETERMINED TO BECOME WORLD-CLASS FORWARD
Harry Kane is determined to kick on and become a world-class player, with the England striker dreaming of one day being crowned the best on the planet.
The 23-year-old’s rise is among several fairytale stories that have lit up English football of late, going from a peripheral role at Tottenham to a fans’ favourite and one of Europe’s most dangerous forwards.
The England international knows he has to do more on the international stage and that his goal-laden CV is not enough to be considered world-class.
“That’s what I want to be,” he said ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Hampden Park tomorrow (5pm). “I want to be classed in that (worldclass) bracket, but I know I’m not there yet.
“Part of it is proving it on the international stage. I think at club level I’ve had a good few seasons, but now it’s about taking that next step, international football in the big games, in the big moments.
“I’m working harder than ever to try and achieve that.
“I’m 23 now. Hopefully I’ve got a quite few more years left and I can learn and get better and really push forward.”
Asked if he thought he was in the cusp of realising those ambitions, Kane said: “I think so. My goals for my club prove that.
“I’m always looking to improve. I’m never someone that will rest on what I’ve achieved.
“I’ve just got to keep doing what I’m doing and keep working hard. “I’m at a great club. “We’ve got a great team here with England that I’m really excited about playing for.
“It’s just about keeping doing what I’m doing, keep working hard and use the bad and the good moments as experience.”
Kane’s focus right now is on England matters, having recovered from illness on Spurs’ post-season trip to Hong Kong and avoided the injuries that have denied him the chance to play for Gareth Southgate until now.
Tomorrow’s crunch clash with Scotland is in the crosshairs as the striker looks to improve on his ratio of five goals in 17 matches.
“Football is such a big part of England and the fans,” Kane added.
“We feel like maybe we’ve lost our identity over the years.
“It’s about finding that and finding that kind of style. We’ve got a lot of fantastic players, a lot of players with great ability and a lot of flair.
“If we can find our identity as team, it will help the fans to connect with us and going into tournaments, that’d be fantastic.
“Scotland is going to be a tough place to go.”