Harry Kane
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Harry Kane

B2Upper-intermediateJune 13, 202615 min

Next week, Harry Kane will lead the England men’s squad into their first game of the 2026 World Cup. Kane has a wealth of experience behind him - he is England’s all-time record goalscorer and has also racked up an extraordinary tally at his current club, Germany’s Bayern Munich. Kane is at the top of his game, but his ascent has been anything but smooth. Born in east London in 1993, Kane developed a near-obsessive love for the beautiful game. It was a passion he shared with his childhood sweetheart, Kate, who later became his wi...

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Thank you for downloading Profile. This week's presenter is Mark Holes. CBB's bedtime story. Hello, I'm Harry.

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Sometimes when I'm playing football, I have to be brave. Lots of people want me to score a goal and win the game. But can I tell you a secret? I don't always feel like being brave.

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What? You better add me. There's a World Cup underway. The man we're profiling? Yes, the England captain, Harry Kane.

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