HARRY KANE has never forgotten being labelled a ‘one season longer.’
Two Golden Boots two major scoring record later, the Tottenham hitman still thinks of that label.
Kane’s eighth hat-trick of the year in the 5-2 Boxing Day hammering of Southampton took his 2017 goal tally for Spurs and England to 56.
He broke Alan Shearer’s record for Premier League goals in a calendar year and swept past Lionel Messi as the top scorer in European football.
And that ‘one season wonder’ chant from the terraces during his early days in the Premier League spurs him on.
Said Kane, 24: “It’s always in the back of my mind.
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Kane wound up his treble against Southampton in typical style”I’ve always said that when people doubt me I want to prove them wrong.
“Whether it’s at a young age or now, that’s just my mindset, something in me since a young age.
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“I’ll keep getting better, keep trying to improve. It’s a funny song for our fans to sing and I’ll keep doing it for 9, 10 seasons and see where it takes me.”
Tottenham are reportedly ready to rip up their wage structure order to prevent the likes of Real Madrid from snatching their leading light.
Incredibly the in-form hitman ranks just 35th in the Premier League for pay despite being the top scorer.
Kane is thought to be on £110,000-a-week, a far cry from Paul Pogba’s £290k or the £180l Virgin van Dijk is set to trouser at Liverpool.
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“There’s a lot to play for and for me it’s about winning trophies.”
Spurs are next in action away to rock bottom Swansea on Tuesday.
Kane must surely be licking his lips at the prospect of improving on those 56 goals!
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