Harry Kane has been backed for a shock NFL career switch in the near future, with Tom Brady set to "open doors" for the Bayern and England star.
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Kane has an affinity for the NFLBrady and Kane are friendsStriker backed to pursue NFL career at 35WHAT HAPPENED?
Kane celebrated his 100th international cap by scoring a brace in England’s comfortable 2-0 victory over Finland in the UEFA Nations League. However, at 31, Kane is approaching the twilight years of his football career and the NFL could be an alternative option that may keep him on the field for a bit longer.
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Kane and Brady share a unique friendship rooted in their love for American football. Their relationship began with casual conversations on Instagram, sparked by Kane’s admiration for the NFL and its legendary quarterback. The English striker, who is fascinated by Brady’s longevity, has admitted that he has already taken a leaf out of the American's fitness book in a desire to stretch his career for as long as possible, with his idol having won his seventh Super Bowl at the age of 43.
WHAT HENRY WINTER SAID
Speaking on , journalist Henry Winter spoke about Kane’s potential transition to the NFL. He said: "I think Harry Kane will be a kicker in the NFL by the time he's 35. He's 31 now. I think he'll obviously have a good time at Bayern Munich, win some things there. But I can seriously see him doing that. Honestly, I can see Harry Kane doing that because he likes America and he loves kicking in the NFL. He's talked about it before and I'm sure Tom Brady could open some doors for him."
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Kane's desire to transition into the NFL has been public knowledge for some time. As early as 2019, Kane expressed his interest in becoming a kicker, telling ESPN that he would "definitely want to try" taking on the challenge within the next "ten or twelve years". More recently in 2023, he admitted that a career in the NFL would be "something very special" as he has already been receiving pro tips from Brady.
In fact, Kane has even named one of his dogs after Tom Brady, showcasing his admiration for the former New England Patriots quarterback. His other dog is named after Russell Wilson, another highly regarded NFL quarterback, further underlining his connection to the sport and its icons.