If you had any niggling doubts that Harry Kane was the perfect leader for England at this World Cup, then those questions will be eradicated after reading this insight into his incredibly dedicated training regime.
England teammate Danny Rose has spoken in detail about how Kane sets an example to those around him by what he does, both on and off the pitch.
The Tottenham forward constantly demands the best from everyone. Not only does he turn up for training early, but he is seen practicing, eating properly and leading the team by example.
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"We don't have to report until 9am, but he gets in about 8.30am." he said in an interview via Standard. "He is in the gym before training, he's the first one to lead us out on to the training pitch at Tottenham and here with England as well. He trains the exact same way every single day. "
Rose continued by saying that Kane has a side to him that not many people see, a sign of a true leader:
"There is a side to Harry that people have not seen - when he loses in training, he gets so angry. He demands the best from people on his team in training. Then, after that, he is doing extra work: finishing, penalties, free-kicks.
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"Then he's always in the ice bath. He does boxing after training. He's got a chef to help him eat properly. He is the first one into team meetings. If there are any problems, we go to Harry at Tottenham and here. We ask, 'Can we try and get this or that?' and he doesn't even debate it, he's all for the lads.
"Even on the pitch, unless he's shooting, he is very unselfish. He'll do the work for you if you are tired. If he sees you are having a bad moment, he'll help you out, give you encouragement.
"Another thing that people might not notice is whenever we concede at Tottenham, I always look at Harry for his reaction and he is always encouraging, telling everyone to keep their heads up.
"He is just a really nice person and the best professional I have come across. It is mad that someone came through the academy to be as good and humble as he is. I feel very lucky to play with him."
I don't think England could ask for a more influential leader as they try and reach the World Cup final.
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Can they do it?
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