Whereas Harry Kane was capable of push Bayern Munich to victory within the first leg of their Champions League knockout spherical playoff in opposition to Celtic, following the sport he was excited about a unique sport when reflecting on the Tremendous Bowl whereas chatting with CBS Sport’s Champions League studio crew. Kane has been long-time New England Patriots fan, and whereas he did not have a rooting curiosity within the Tremendous Bowl, the game stays on his thoughts.
When requested by the crew if he’d like to assist commentate on the Tremendous Bowl when it is on CBS, Kane had different concepts.
“I might slightly be on the market kicking it if I am sincere. I am not a protection sort of participant and I am not excited about that but however who is aware of,” Kane mentioned. “I will by no means say by no means, I like my NFL and I’ve cherished it for a very long time, and yeah, it would be good to affix you guys and ladies and have just a little chat.”
Soccer gamers have made transitions to NFL kickers just like the Dallas Cowboys’ Brandan Aubrey who has made 76 of the 85 discipline objectives in his profession. He was a university star at Notre Dame, was a first-round choose within the 2017 MLS SuperDraft after which obtained into kicking in 2019.
Whereas it stays to be seen if Kane ever will get into the game on a significantly degree, even age would not be a difficulty for Kane as a consequence of kickers being a place that gamers can proceed in effectively into their 40s, form of like goalkeepers in soccer. Adam Vinatieri and Phil Dawson are a number of examples of that so there’s loads of cause to consider that Kane might make the swap when he hangs up his soccer cleats if he’d prefer to.
“It is one thing that is at the back of my thoughts. Clearly, I have been requested about it earlier than and my focus is on right here and the Champions League with Bayern Munich,” Kane continues. “However yeah, it is one thing that I might prefer to discover at a future date however that is all for now. I’ve obtained many extra years forward of me first so we’ll have to attend and see.”
With a first-leg victory over Celtic in Scotland, Kane is setting himself up effectively for making the spherical of 16 and chasing the ever-elusive first main trophy of his profession. He’ll nonetheless must do plenty of kicking to assist Bayern accomplish their objectives, nevertheless it’ll simply be a ball going into the again of the online as a substitute of between the uprights — one thing that he is been excellent at throughout his profession.
