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‘I’m not quite sure what he was doing’ – Harry Kane and Eric Dier make Bundesliga history but striker confused by pal


BAYERN MUNICH star Harry Kane and Eric Dier made Bundesliga history by registering a famous goal.

Kane, 31, and Dier, 31, go way back as they burst onto the scene during their time at Tottenham where they played together for nine years.

Bayern Munich stars Harry Kane and Eric Dier made Bundesliga history togetherCredit: Getty
Kane and Dier became the first ever English players to combine for a Bundesliga goalCredit: Getty

Now the England duo are playing at Bayern and have proven that their chemistry is still very much alive and well.

So much so that the two pals made history on Saturday’s 2-1 win at Freiburg.

Kane and Dier became the first ever English players to combine for a goal in the Bundesliga since records began in the 2004-05 season.

The England captain opened the scoring after just 15 minutes when the defender collected the ball on the right flank and fed his former Tottenham team-mate.

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The star striker poked fun at Dier during his post-match interview claiming he was confused to see him playing so far up the pitch.

Kane said: “I’m not quite sure what he was doing in that position in the first place.

“Me and Eric are really good friends and it’s good to see him on the pitch.

“He’s not played a lot this season but whenever he’s come in he’s done really well. Eric was rock solid again [against Freiburg].

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“I’m delighted for him that he picked up an assist and it was nice that it fell to me.”

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Freiburg hit back with Matthias Ginter in the 68th minute but the visitors held on and are now top of the table with six points separating them from second-placed Bayer Leverkusen.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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