The Tottenham Hotspur striker has been under the spotlight recently after his club lost three in a row without him scoring a goal.
Harry Kane ended his personal goal drought at the weekend as he converted a penalty to set Tottenham Hotspur on their way to a 2-1 win at the Amex Stadium.
Kane had not scored for three games – a run that coincided with his team losing three on the trot – and, in truth, he had not looked to be at his best since the season kicked off.
There were claims from various quarters that the England captain looked jaded after the World Cup or was merely under too much pressure, and the talk about his form has led to Kane speaking out about the spotlight being so bright on him.
“I would 100 per cent rather have the focus than not have it,” said Kane, according to Sky Sports. “I have scored three goals this season which is not terrible.
“Obviously, when you set standards in other seasons and other games, people will talk if you do not reach them and I am the first to analyse my game and see what I could do better.
“Of course I feel I could have done better in most games this season. Brighton was probably the first game I was truly happy with my all-around performance.”
There are a few things that Tottenham fans can be truly happy with here. First, they have a top player who is more than happy to shoulder the necessary responsibility and pressure to lead the club forward.
Kane has also shown a brilliant understanding of his own performances – a level of self-awareness that can only stand him in good stead going forward.
The best news, however, has got to be that Kane feels he is back to his best. With Tottenham having already fallen behind the pace-setters, they are in need of their star man to get them back on track.
If Kane is right with his assessment of his form, things are about to look a lot brighter for Spurs.
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