Kampusbet ~ Tottenham star Harry Kane reveals brace against Chelsea gave him the confidence to shine
It was not just a New Year’s Day when he tore Chelsea apart, it was a new life’s day .
It was the day Kane convinced not only the legion of doubters, but HIMSELF that he belonged among football’s elite.
Kane
scored twice in Tottenham’s glorious 5-3 romp, kicking off an annus
mirabilis that sees him just one shy of the 30-goal mark in 2015.
“Sometimes, I think back and feel what a crazy year,” said Kane, before explaining the importance of January 1.
“For me, it was the first top team I scored against. It was the first time I said to myself, ‘I can do it at any level now’.”
And even those sceptics who thought a Premier League barren spell in
August and most of September suggested one-season-wonder syndrome now
have to acknowledge Kane’s level is in the big-time.
“I knew, if I
didn’t score for a few games, people were going to talk about that and
compare it to last season,” Kane says. “But I always knew I had to keep
doing things right and the rewards would come.”
The rewards have
been nine goals in his last six Spurs appearances, proof that Kane is
coming to terms with the extra attention off and ON the pitch.
In
an interview with Glenn Hoddle, which will feature in BT Sport’s live
coverage of Spurs vs Chelsea, Kane explains: “I get recognised more
often, going for meals or taking the dogs for a walk. It’s different.
Bandar Judi Online MaxbeT ~ “Last season, it was kind of new kid on the block, not a lot of people knew about my game.
This season’s totally different. I noticed it from day one, with
probably a couple of extra defenders getting tight. But I’ve always been
quite confident in my ability.”
While Kane’s recent scoring
form has increased Tottenham’s impetus, they coped even when their
talismanic striker was off-target – a slightly unfortunate opening-day
defeat at Old Trafford their only reverse.
Unsurprisingly, the run has given them a major shot of confidence.
Asked
by Hoddle if Mauricio Pochettino’s team can mount an unlikely title
challenge, Kane said: “We don’t fear anyone. The season’s wide open for
anyone who can put a run together and take it by the scruff of the neck.
The main aim for us this season was to try and get top four.
We’re in a good position and, come the new year, if we’re still up there, then we can start thinking about that.”
But, as much as Kane tries to temper expectations, he simply can’t keep a lid on the optimism bubbling around White Hart Lane.
Licking
his lips at the prospect of tackling the champions, he declared:
“Chelsea won’t be looking forward to coming to White Hart Lane.
“We’ve
had some great results there, the atmosphere will be electric, the fans
will be right behind us, so it’s about taking the game to them. The
confidence is sky-high at the moment and we feel we can take on anyone.”
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