It didn’t take long for Spurs’ talisman to find his goalscoring touch after almost two months out, and Tottenham fans may have a former striker to thank.
Harry Kane has told FourFourTwo that he owes his renowned predatory instincts to the advice of former Tottenham Hotspur striker Les Ferdinand.
The 23-year-old returned from a lengthy injury lay-off to score from the spot and secure Spurs a point in a hard-fought North London derby against Arsenal on Sunday, taking his tally to a remarkable five goals in five games against The Gunners since he exploded onto the scene in 2015.
In the last two seasons, Kane has evolved into one of the most complete strikers in the game, equally adept on the ground, in the air, with close-range tap ins or finding the corners from 20 yards, earning him the Premier League Golden Boot last season.
And the old-school centre-forward has admitted that his remarkable instinct for sniffing out chances was inspired by guidance from one of the most prolific goalscorers of recent generations and one of his ancestors in the Spurs front line.
“Les Ferdinand once told me the majority of opportunities fall for you inside the penalty box, between the posts,” Kane told FourFourTwo.
If you wander too far out of that area, you’re less likely to score. So, whenever you’re inside the 18-yard box or making a run, always aim to end up inside the width of the goal and a chance should present itself.”
“When you do get a clear sight of goal, aim low and hard across the goalkeeper – these are typically the most difficult shots to save.”
It’s a description Spurs fans will have no trouble picturing; head down, laces through the ball, bottom corner. Kane’s trademark finish.
And, just six games into his third full season in the Tottenham first-team, Kane has already cruised past Ferdinand’s tally in the famous white.
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