Harry Kane grateful for ‘amazing’ reception on Tottenham return

LONDON: Harry Kane expressed his gratitude for the “amazing” reception he received upon his Tottenham return before he gave Spurs new boy Dominic Solanke a big seal of approval.

The England captain enjoyed a triumphant return to Spurs after his Bayern Munich side claimed a 3-2 friendly win at his old club on Saturday night. It was the first time Kane had come back to his old stomping ground since his £100million transfer last August, but he was given a standing ovation onto the pitch for the final 10 minutes before taking part in a solo lap of honour at full-time at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“I am so used to coming here as the home player, been here so many times before so it was strange and putting this shirt on, being in the away dressing room, but I like to enjoy these occasions,” Kane said. “I had an amazing career at Spurs, so many great memories and just great to see the fans again, so many players and staff I have a lot of relationships with.

“Everything was really rushed through last year, so we didn’t have a chance (to say goodbye), but it was great way to say thank you to all of them.

“The reception I got was amazing and great to clap them around the pitch after, those who stayed behind and I will always be thankful for every Spurs fan for the support they’ve given me through my whole career. It’s been incredible. “I just appreciate them seeing me and me seeing them again.”