Gareth Southgate believes Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich will benefit England and stop the striker being unsettled by questions over his club future during next summer’s European Championship. England’s head coach is excited about the effect joining the German champions will have on his captain, especially as the former Tottenham forward had to deal with off-field distractions at Euro 2020. Kane went into that tournament having made it clear he wanted to leave Spurs, who refused to sell him to Manchester City, and he struggled during the group stage.
Southgate thinks the mood around the 30-year-old will be different at Euro 2024. There had been the prospect of Kane, who had a year left on his contract before leaving Spurs last month, staying put and departing on a free transfer next summer. But Bayern secured their man, ensuring the season will not be dominated by speculation over Kane’s next move, and Southgate hopes that will guarantee England’s record goalscorer is focused on firing his country to glory.
