TAN: I’LL FOLLOW KANE TO THE TOP
JAPHET TANGANGA has hailed Harry Kane as his inspiration in making the grade at Tottenham. The England striker may be involved in a bitter scrap to leave but for homegrown defender Tanganga he remains an amazing shining light.
Twice forced out on loan, Kane’s own climb to the top was no breeze – which is why local lad Tanganga (below) holds him in such high regard.
The Hackney-born defender,
22, said: “Harry is a world-class striker and to know that he came from the place I’ve come from, and gone on to where he is, is inspirational.
“It gives me that extra boost, extra push to know it can be done. That’s great motivation. “It’s a push seeing someone do the same thing.”
As for Kane possibly playing a part at Wolves this afternoon, Tanganga added: “In training he’s been sharp, fit again and ready to be called upon if needed.” Following a superb debut 20 months ago against Liverpool, England Under-21s full-back Tanganga has made only 12 further league appearances. Injuries have not helped but last Sunday he returned to deliver a sensational display in a 1-0 win over Manchester City. “Being a young footballer breaking through is one of the hardest things – but the other hardest thing is to stay there,” he added. “Your body needs to be at the level all the time or it will break down.”
The brutal way he snuffed out City’s
£100million man Jack Grealish last week suggests he is on the right track.
He said: “It’s my approach to be aggressive, especially against players who are world class.”