Harry Kane has revealed the primary reason why Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are his major inspirations ahead of his 100th appearance for England.
Kane is presently the top scorer for the Three Lions, having scored 66 goals in 99 international matches thus far.
The Bayern Munich forward is not ready to wane in his career, as he wants to continue delivering top performances for club and country.
England faces Finland in Wembley on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in a UEFA Nations League B Group 2 encounter.
Going into the game against Finland, Lee Carsley’s side defeated Ireland in Dublin 2-0 on September 7, 2024, courtesy of goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish.
How Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi Inspired Harry Kane
Touching on Ronaldo, Harry Kane shared that he is drawing much inspiration from the longevity of the Al Nassr man, whilst also noting the impact of the Portuguese alongside Messi when they were at their peak.
Kane said: “I feel in really good shape both physically and mentally at a peak in my career. When you watch another player like Ronaldo scoring his 901st goal yesterday and seeing him compete at 39 years old, that inspires me to play for as long as possible.
“I have met Ronaldo a couple of times at events and watched him and Messi at their peak when I was younger. They are definitely an inspiration for me.”
Harry Kane Is Not Ready To Leave The National Team Of England
Harry Kane also indicated his love for football alongside England and added that he isn’t ready to stop representing the country.
The 31-year-old shared: “I love this game; I love representing England more than anything and I don’t want it to end anytime soon.
“For me now, it’s about continuing to improve and be consistent both in an England shirt and at club level, and that’s what I’ll always do.”
The ex-Tottenham Hotspur attacker further expressed that he is focused on being consistent at club and International level alongside continually improving his game.
He said: “For me now it’s about continuing to improve and be consistent both in an England shirt and at club level and that’s what I’ll always do.
“Who knows how many caps or goals I can get but I’m hungry for more. I’m determined to keep pushing the boundaries.”
Reports indicate that Kane trained in gold-colored boots ahead of his milestone appearances and is to be presented with a gold cap when he becomes the tenth player to hit the century mark for England.
Who Is Harry Kane?
He is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and captains the England national team.
Kane’s Personal Information?
Harry Kane was born on July 28, 1993, in Walthamstow, London, England, to mother Kim (née Hogg), and father Patrick Kane and has one older brother, Charlie.
Is Harry Kane Married?
Harry Kane is married to Kate and the couple met while schooling in Waltham Forest, East London.
The pair got engaged in July 2017, and they went down the aisle in 2019, in an elegant oceanside ceremony.
Harry Kane’s Children?
Harry Kane and Kate have four children together, namely Ivy, Vivienne, Louis Kane, and Edward.
Ivy Kane was born on January 8, 2017, while Vivienne Kane was born on August 8, 2018.
Additionally, Louis Kane was born on December 29, 2020, while Harry Edward Kane was born in August 2023.
Kane’s Career Stats?
Harry Kane has made 548 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 342 goals and providing 81 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Kane has made 99 appearances for England, scoring 66 goals and providing 19 assists.
Harry Kane’s Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value is €100 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €100 million – €110 million.
Harry Kane’s Salary?
He earns about €481,000 per week at Bayern Munich.
His Achievements?
Harry Kane has not won a major trophy in his career, but he has won several individual honors, including 1 German Bundesliga Golden Boot, 1 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, 3 Premier League, 1 UEFA Champions League, and 1 UEFA European Championship Golden boots.
Harry Kane’s Position?
Kane functions primarily as a center-forward.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
He has played for several clubs in his career, including Norwich City, Tottenham Hotspur, Leyton Orient, and Leicester City.
