HARRY KANE HAS released by Arsenal for being “chubby”, Liam Brady has revealed, while also acknowledging that they were “wrong”.
Kane, who is now starring for north London rivals Tottenham and set to captain England at the 2018 World Cup, was on the Gunners’ books at the age of eight.
He was, however, to be shown the door, leaving him with a chip on his shoulder that made him all the more determined to prove his worth.
Two Golden Boots and more than 100 Premier League goals have seen him do just that, with former director of the Arsenal youth academy Brady conceding that a poor judgement call was made on Kane in his younger years.
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Ex-Ireland midfielder Brady told Corriere della Sera: “He was chubby, not very athletic and we were wrong.
“But even Tottenham loaned him three or four times to teams in the lower divisions. But with his determination, he is building a great career. And he deserves it.”
Kane is now considered to be not just a leading light of the English top-flight, but a striker who enjoys a standing alongside the great and good of the global game.
That boy has a character that drives him to always improve,” added Brady.
“After [Lionel] Messi, [Cristiano] Ronaldo and [Robert] Lewandowski there is him. The numbers say it. And he’s only 24 years old.”
Brady (left) with Graham Rix celebrating Arsenal's win over Juve in the 1980 European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final. He moved to Turin later that year. ABACA / PA Images
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Kane will be looking to cement such a standing in his next outing for Spurs, as he prepares to grace a Champions League stage once more.
Serie A giants Juventus block Tottenham’s European path in the last 16, but former Bianconeri star Brady believes Mauricio Pochettino’s side should enter the contest with no fear.
Juve are not favourites, it’s 50-50,” he said.
“Tottenham are well organised, they have a good coach and three great forwards in [Christian] Eriksen, [Dele] Alli and Kane. You need to stop them in midfield to prevent those three from hurting you.
“Does Juve’s attack convince me? Not completely, because I think we’ve already seen the best of [Gonzalo] Higuain. It’s hard for him to make the difference in Europe, he’s too static.”
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Liam Brady: Arsenal let Harry Kane go because he was chubby
HARRY KANE HAS released by Arsenal for being “chubby”, Liam Brady has revealed, while also acknowledging that they were “wrong”.
Kane, who is now starring for north London rivals Tottenham and set to captain England at the 2018 World Cup, was on the Gunners’ books at the age of eight.
He was, however, to be shown the door, leaving him with a chip on his shoulder that made him all the more determined to prove his worth.
Two Golden Boots and more than 100 Premier League goals have seen him do just that, with former director of the Arsenal youth academy Brady conceding that a poor judgement call was made on Kane in his younger years.
Ex-Ireland midfielder Brady told Corriere della Sera: “He was chubby, not very athletic and we were wrong.
“But even Tottenham loaned him three or four times to teams in the lower divisions. But with his determination, he is building a great career. And he deserves it.”
Kane is now considered to be not just a leading light of the English top-flight, but a striker who enjoys a standing alongside the great and good of the global game.
“After [Lionel] Messi, [Cristiano] Ronaldo and [Robert] Lewandowski there is him. The numbers say it. And he’s only 24 years old.”
Kane will be looking to cement such a standing in his next outing for Spurs, as he prepares to grace a Champions League stage once more.
Serie A giants Juventus block Tottenham’s European path in the last 16, but former Bianconeri star Brady believes Mauricio Pochettino’s side should enter the contest with no fear.
“Tottenham are well organised, they have a good coach and three great forwards in [Christian] Eriksen, [Dele] Alli and Kane. You need to stop them in midfield to prevent those three from hurting you.
“Does Juve’s attack convince me? Not completely, because I think we’ve already seen the best of [Gonzalo] Higuain. It’s hard for him to make the difference in Europe, he’s too static.”
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