Top 98 Quotes & Sayings by Harry Kane - Page 2

Heading is still a vital part of being a striker, and it isn't about being the biggest player. Heading the ball is about timing, so work on that in training.

The more players who come through the academy and make it into the first team, that's what we want. Not just for the club but for the country. If they're young English players coming through, that's fantastic. I'm happy to be part of that.

As long as there's a vision with the club, and we're not stale, we're going forward as a club.

Now we've got a little daughter; me and the missus won't talk about football as much.

I'm at my most comfortable out on the pitch when I'm in front of goal with the ball at my feet. It's about being used to certain situations, and with time, you will find, chances don't get snatched at.

London derbies are that little bit more special; there's that little bit more feeling.

I always back myself as a finisher, but I always practise it as well. Every type of finish: left foot, right foot, headers, penalties, free kicks.

I've been to Wembley a couple of times to see England, but the match which stands out for me is the 2008 Carling Cup final against Chelsea. I was there as a fan with the family. That was a great day out.

All goalscorers go on droughts. It is how you cope with that. And it is not just about scoring, it is about what you bring to the team, bringing others into play and getting assists.

I've always wanted to be a footballer, and I've always believed that's the path I was going to go down.

I want to be a player that does everything he can to reach his ability, and I'll do that.

Sometimes, I put a couple of mannequins on the edge of the box and do these things called bounce balls. You pass against it, and it comes back; you take a couple of touches 'round the mannequins and shoot.

Maybe when I was younger, people didn't always believe in me; they didn't think I would make it to where I am now.

I love going to the Algarve and playing golf.

Anything I can do that will help me and the team, I'm happy to do it.

I try never to get too high or too low. You have to keep that medium.

In football, you have to grow up quickly, and you're generally more mature than other people your age.

I played in different positions as a kid, and it helped me learn different parts of the game, but I found that I was always scoring goals, and that continued as I got older. I've always enjoyed scoring, and it seemed to come naturally. Fortunately, that has carried on into my professional career.

The Under-21s was a good experience for me and one I will take into the Euros.

It is about doing everything you can so your body can perform at the highest level.

I'm in my own fantasy team as well, so there's quite a bit of pressure on it.

I love this club, and to be wearing number 10 for Tottenham is amazing for me. I could not resist.

I do a lot of body weight stuff, power work, with your legs as well. There are weights involved now and again. There is a bit of mixture.

I remember washing Robbie Keane's boots and asking him a few questions. It's stuff you remember as a kid. You take that on and make sure you're a bit more hungry to go on and do what they've achieved.

A lot of people say second seasons are harder than the first because people are now expecting you to do stuff, so yes, that's down to me to work hard and try and improve and, like I say, just letting my football do the talking.

I remember the European Championships in 2004. Wayne Rooney was a special player in that tournament, and I definitely cried when we got knocked out then.

There's no point playing up front just because you want to be the one who scores the goals. Make sure you have a knack for it.

I am quite a calm player. I do have a go at players and refs in the heat of the moment, but I never throw my toys out of the pram.

Tom Brady is a big inspiration and a big idol of mine.

I owe a lot to my family; we're a strong unit.

I'm 23; I feel older than that, but I feel comfortable. I'm assured of myself, and it's not a problem.

At Norwich, I was injured, and then I went to Leicester, and I found myself on the bench. But I still used that to my advantage as an experience - I had to do that here at Spurs for a while, be on the bench and wait for my chance. It's definitely something that's helped me with my game.

I went to see England against Switzerland at Wembley with my dad and brother, too. That was in 2008, Fabio Capello's first game in charge. Jermaine Jenas scored, and we won 2-1. I remember the national anthem was incredible. I sang it with pride - always do.

Teams buy players and change managers if they feel they need change at the club.

'Harry Brown' is good - and I love 'The Italian Job.'

I was a fan myself, and I know what it's like. If someone comes out of the blocks and scores 31 goals in one season, then you think, 'OK, was that a one-off, or will he do it again?'

I have a lot of self-belief, and I think it will happen. I think I will just get better and better. It's what great players do; they don't let up on anything. And I wouldn't do that anyway.

I play my best football when I'm calm mentally.