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