The Bayern Munich striker says his penalty-taking expertise might give him a head begin
England’s Harry Kane throughout coaching. Photograph: REUTERS
LONDON:
England captain Harry Kane stated on Wednesday he’s contemplating a future as an NFL kicker later in his profession, with a attainable spell in Main League Soccer doubtlessly serving to him make the transition.
Kane had beforehand expressed his curiosity in pursuing careers in golf and American soccer. Now the 33-year-old is giving extra severe thought to a future within the NFL, although he burdened any potential transfer to the US remains to be a number of years away.
“That’s one thing I’ll try to have a look at a bit extra critically,” Kane instructed reporters at England’s coaching camp. “All of it is determined by what occurs in my profession over the subsequent 5 or six years. The NFL is much more reasonable than the golf one, let’s put it that manner.”
The Bayern Munich striker stated his penalty-taking expertise might give him a head begin as an NFL kicker, although switching sports activities would take severe preparation.
“I take penalties and it’s a very related strain and method,” he stated. “When it comes to coaching, I’d be nearer to that greater than another sport.
“However, with all elite sports activities, if you watch it on TV, folks make it look straightforward; you assume it’s attainable, however that isn’t all the time the case.
“If I used to be to do it, it is one thing I’d take critically. I’d take perhaps six months to a 12 months of attempting to apply earlier than.”
Kane additionally instructed a transfer to MLS might present a strategy to mix the 2 sports activities.
“Perhaps if I’m within the MLS sooner or later or someplace like that it may be a factor the place you possibly can join the 2 perhaps with the seasons,” he stated.
There are already examples of soccer gamers making the change. Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey was a first-round MLS draft choose by Toronto FC in 2017 however by no means made an official look for the primary group. Jake Bates additionally performed school soccer earlier than turning into a kicker for the Detroit Lions.
Kane’s fast future, nevertheless, stays in soccer, with talks over a brand new contract at Bundesliga champions Bayern progressing and an announcement anticipated quickly.
“We’re in good talks,” Kane stated. “There’s nonetheless some issues that we have to iron out. I am joyful there. I believe it will not be too lengthy earlier than there’s some type of announcement.”