2026-02-15 10:31:22
Harry Kane always tries to learn from defeat.
The 32-year-old striker allows himself a moment to be “disappointed” if a result doesn’t go his way, but he then starts looking ahead to his next game.
Asked how he stays positive when a match hasn’t gone well, he told Match of the Day magazine: “Firstly, I think about ways to improve – whether that’s for myself or the team.
“I take a moment to be disappointed – because it’s OK to feel that way – but then I think, ‘What can I learn from this?’
“Every setback is just a lesson to make me more resilient.
“I focus on the next game, keep my head up and stay ready to go again.”
The England and Bayern Munich ace is known for his prowess at the penalty spot and he admitted he practices taking spot kicks during every training session so he can stay confident in his abilities.
Asked how he stays calm before a penalty, he said: “I make sure I practise penalties every training session.
“I have the same routine for each one – the same deep breath over the ball and number of steps back.
“I’ve practised that thousands of times, so I just trust my training and preparation.”
Harry urged any aspiring young footballers to spend as much time as they can honing their skills.
He advised: “Work hard and practise as much as possible.
“When I was 10, I went to the park after school with my dad and brother to practise scoring goals.
“When I was at Spurs academy, I stayed late after training each day, practising scoring with both feet and heading the ball.
“If you put in the extra work when nobody is watching, you’ll find yourself getting that 1 per cent better each day.”
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