Southgate feels his captain will be driven by a desire to prove he can do the business in the Bundesliga with the countdown to next summer’s Euro finals in Germany now well under way.
Kane would have faced another year of uncertainty if he had opted to run down the final year of his contract at Tottenham – and Southgate (right) is delighted that the 30-year-old can now concentrate on scoring goals with his future decided.
“I definitely think, from a selfish England perspective, that it’s good that Harry’s future is settled now for the next few years,” said the England chief.
“Potentially that can be a distraction for players.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
HARRY'S ON THE LASH AGAIN
Now Kane's had pop at clubs after withdrawals
I KANE GO ON AND ON
Winter break gives striker a bit of R&R
Red man walking
RVN GUTTED BY EXIT
EFFING 'N REFFING
Officials must wise up, it's not all about them
DUCK SUPER
Ben has fire in his belly over Ashes
Ridoto rules
FERGIE STRIKES GOLD AGAIN
Nice face, shame about the liege..
HENRY VIII WIFE MUG ON A TREE
Rob turns dead mog into robot
£30K TO BRING BACK CAT
WRESTLE IN PEACE
Legend of ring dead at 86
Gen Z want crusts cut off sarnies
WHAT A BUNCH OF SOFTIES
