Despite all his goals and individual accolades, Harry Kane has faced criticism throughout his career for never winning a trophy with either club or country.
“There are many people who, throughout my career, have only talked about the fact that I haven’t won a title yet,” the England captain said recently, as Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga victory grew increasingly certain. “It would be nice to silence a few of them.”
Kane even acknowledged the irony of potentially ending his 15-year wait for a major trophy while watching from the stands, as he was suspended for one game after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season.
“It’s kind of my story that I’ll miss the Leipzig game,” the 31-year-old remarked. “But no worries, I’ll celebrate more than anyone else.”
He was prepared to join the celebration at the touchline until a last-minute equalizer from Leipzig delayed the festivities. On Sunday, when second-placed Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 against Freiburg, Bayern Munich officially secured the German title.
This victory puts to rest the notion that Kane’s illustrious individual career might end without any silverware. He had been following the Leverkusen game with fellow England international Eric Dier and their Bayern teammates, and he later posted a video on social media of them singing “We Are the Champions” after the title was confirmed.
