73 goals from dropping deep - we ask Harry Kane to break down how he did it
England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane discusses his evolving tactical role, which involves dropping deep into midfield to influence play. Despite this deeper positioning, Kane achieved a career-high of 73 goals last season.
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Image caption, Harry Kane is one of the leading names in the race for this year's Ballon d'Or, having scored 73 goals last season for club and country
Football tactics correspondent Published 2 hours ago As Harry Kane's career has progressed, the 33-year-old has taken an increasingly complete role, popping up to collect the ball as deep as his own box.
Many wonder why a talisman tasked with scoring doesn't spend more time closer to goal, but last season the England and Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals - the highest tally of his career - while playing deeper than he ever has done.
When I mention this paradox, a grin spreads across his face.
"Until you really understand football and understand what we've been talking about, it's so easy to say 'stay high, you're going to score' but it doesn't work like that," Kane says.
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