Harry Kane: Former coach recognised England captain’s big-game qualities at six years old
3 years, 5 months ago

Harry Kane: Former coach recognised England captain’s big-game qualities at six years old

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Harry Kane helped England come from behind to beat Denmark and reach the final of Euro 2020 on Wednesday, but the forward’s role in the victory came as no surprise to former coach Dave Bricknell. “No, you don’t see six-year-old leaders, but the thing I would say is he wanted to take the free-kicks, he wanted to take the penalties,” Kane’s old Ridgeway Rovers manager told the PA news agency. And when England sat back and the Danes had a corner, it was him heading the ball out.” Bricknell first crossed paths with Kane when the Walthamstow-born forward turned up to training for the under-six side at Ridgeway Rovers, where David Beckham also played as a junior. Apart from being a very talented footballer, self-belief is his main characteristic.” UEFA B Licence coach Bricknell, who now coaches at east London-based Ryan FC, still bumps into Kane’s parents Kim and Patrick from time to time and had the Tottenham forward attend a trophy presentation at Ridgeway Rovers 10 years ago, while the striker also paid a visit to his old club in 2015.

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It's time to stop ridiculing Gareth Southgate after his coaching masterclass in England's 2-1 win over Netherlands, writes OLIVER HOLT
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Harry Kane says some England fans took things 'a bit too far' after plastic cups were thrown at Gareth Southgate following Slovenia draw at Euro 2024
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Gary Lineker called out England's performance for precisely what it was. Whining Harry Kane's drivel is the real issue here, writes IAN HERBERT
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Harry Kane came out firing arrows at England's critics... the Three Lions captain is not taking this lying down at Euro 2024, writes SAMI MOKBEL
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1 year, 1 month ago
Harry Kane bids personal farewell to his former Tottenham colleagues at their training base as England prepare there for Euro 2024 qualifier with Italy... after he left for Bayern Munich in £120m move
1 year, 2 months ago
How Harry Kane unshackled Bayern Munich with a classic move from his Tottenham days
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Harry Kane, the language barrier and the Lederhosen
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Kane scores 4 goals in potential Tottenham farewell amid interest from Bayern Munich
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Kane ‘totally committed’ to Tottenham, says Postecoglou
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Premier League: Kane an inspiration for Tottenham Hotspur squad, says Mason
1 year, 7 months ago
Harry Kane is England’s record scorer – here’s how he did it and how he compares to the greats
1 year, 9 months ago
Harry Kane underscores his greatness in the face of constant whataboutery
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Harry Kane says World Cup penalty miss against France will haunt him for rest of his life
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Harry Kane was left 'alone and vulnerable' before England World Cup penalty miss
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Harry Kane reassures England team-mates after Raheem Sterling's World Cup exit following burglary
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World Cup: Harry Kane returns to full training for England
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England’s Harry Kane admits to mental and physical strain after Euro 2020 final heartbreak
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Harry Kane mocked after poor display against Arsenal as his Premier League goal drought continues
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Harry Kane is 100 per cent committed to Tottenham, insists Nuno Espirito Santo
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