B2169 words1:09Story British AccentPublished Jul 22, 2026 · Updated Jul 30, 2026

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When Harry Kane was only eight years old, Arsenal's academy decided to release him.

The coaches thought the young boy was a little slow and a little ordinary.

Fortunately, Tottenham gave him another chance to show his skills on the pitch.

However, almost nobody at his new club believed he would become a star.

As a young professional, Kane was sent on loan to several clubs in the lower leagues.

He quietly learned his trade in cold stadiums, far away from the glamorous spotlight.

The young striker scored goals, studied other players on video, and waited for his moment.

When his chance at Tottenham finally came, he grabbed it and never let it go.

Eventually, Kane became the proud captain of England and their highest scorer in history.

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For years, football fans joked that the talented striker had never won a major trophy.

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He faced those jokes until he moved to Bayern Munich and finally lifted the league title in 2025.

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Could he win a major trophy with England?

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Harry Kane: Released at Eight