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A STUNNING stat proves the German press are wrong in their criticism of Harry Kane. The England striker has scored ten goals in seven games for Bayern Munich this season – but a column in the newspaper Bild slammed his performance on Saturday.Harry Kane’s brilliance is being under appreciated by the German mediaCredit: ReutersBayern drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen and Kane made just 13 passes while failing to have a shot before he hobbled off injured with an ankle problem.They accused him of going missing in big games, with a journalist writing: “Lots of effort, too little success. Harry Kane is hanging around alone up front.”What good are three goals against Holstein Kiel if he doesn’t even get a shot on goal in a big game like yesterday?”Fairness dictates that we shouldn’t unleash the Kane-can’t-win-a-title curse now. Especially since he had to leave injured.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut an incredible stat shows that some are taking the ex-Tottenham man’s brilliance for granted.Within the last year, Kane has the most goal involvements across Europe’s five major leagues.He has found the back of the net 38 times and turned provider on 11 occassions.That gives him a stunning 49 goal involvements, putting him above Erling Haaland on 39 and Kylian Mbappe on 37.Most read in BundesligaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOn him allegedly not showing up for the big games, Kane scored eight goals in 12 Champions League matches last season, with four coming in the knockout stages.And in the Bundesliga, he scored eight times against last term’s top four finishers Leverkusen, Stuttgart and RB Leipzig.Boy Wonders: Spurs star Will Lankshear the next Harry Kane?Meanwhile, the data on comparing Kane’s goal involvements to others in Europe highlights the incredible rise of Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.On 43 and 36 goals and assists respectively, they are now among the best attackers in Europe.The stats do not take into account Euro 2024, which further proves Kane, Palmer and Watkins’ talents as they had a hand in 62.5 per cent of England’s goals at the tournament.Harry Kane reveals his favourite England goalsHARRY KANE is already England’s all-time record goalscorer.But the Three Lions skipper will NOT be stopping there.To mark his 100th cap for his country, Kane spoke to SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT about some of his special England goals….FIRST ENGLAND GOAL“My debut v Lithuania. March 2015.”There was a lot of talk in the build-up to that camp because I was playing well for Spurs.“I got a great reception and within a couple of minutes I scored a goal.“I don’t think I could have dreamed it any better.“My friends and family were there. That was a really special night.”FAVOURITE ENGLAND GOAL“It’s between two, for me.“Against Germany, the one at Wembley in Euro 2020.“Also, the header against Tunisia at the World Cup in 2018.“That moment of scoring a last-minute winner at my first World Cup was special.”BEST ENGLAND GOAL“The one I scored in Poland away in a World Cup qualifier in 2021. It was from 25 yards.”(Kane picked up the ball from Kyle Walker, advanced towards goal and put his foot through it.)“It kind of drifted away and it was a good strike, probably my furthest-out goal for England.” More

A GERMAN media outlet has turned on Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane despite his prolific goalscoring record in the Bundesliga.Kane joined Bayern in a huge £104million transfer from Tottenham last summer and has not stopped scoring since.German newspaper Bild has turned on Harry KaneCredit: GettyThe journalist suggested he goes missing in big gamesCredit: GettyIn 52 appearances across all competitions, the 31-year-old has netted 54 goals and provided 17 assists.He won the Bundesliga golden boot at the end of his first season and smashed a number of records along the way. However, German newspaper Bild has accused Kane of going missing in big games.Following Bayern’s 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, a column from journalist Walter M. Straten read: “Lots of effort, too little success. Harry Kane is hanging around alone up front.Read More in Football”What good are three goals against Kiel if he doesn’t even get a shot on goal in a big game like yesterday?”Fairness dictates that we shouldn’t unleash the Kane-can’t-win-a-title curse now. Especially since he had to leave injured .”Kane suffered an ankle injury late in the match and was forced off in the 86th minute.A statement from Bayern read: “Harry Kane took a painful knock to his ankle in Bayern’s Bundesliga game at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.Most read in BundesligaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Examinations by the club’s medical unit on Sunday determined a positive development.”Kane will continue to receive appropriate treatment.”Thierry Henry and Micah Richards pinpoint Erling Haaland’s biggest flaw that ‘Harry Kane can do’ on CBS Sports coverageThe striker is now a worry for Bayern Munich’s Champions League showdown with Aston Villa on Wednesday.Bayern boss Vincent Kompany said: “Hopefully it’s nothing serious. I’m not a doctor but I hope he can play against Aston Villa on Wednesday.” More

ENGLAND captain Harry Kane put his acting skills to the test in a hilarious new breakfast advert.The 31-year-old recently agreed to become the face of 3Bears, a German-British porridge company based in Munich.Harry Kane has become the face of 3BearsCredit: 3bears.co.ukThe striker is also a shareholder in the companyCredit: 3bears.co.ukHe stars in a mockumentary-style advert for the companyCredit: 3bears.co.ukIn his first campaign for the brand, which is shot like hit TV series The Office, he stars as the “new boy” at the firm.The 90-second mockumentary advert features Kane as a confused colleague on his first day at the office.He arrives at the 3Bears headquarters and introduces himself to co-owners Tim Nichols and Caroline Nichols.The Bayern Munich star attempts to speak to baffled workers, but they do not respond.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKane then puts a football-shaped mug on the table before asking: “So I guess breakfast is included?”Discussing his new shareholder role with the company, England’s all-time top goalscorer said: “As an athlete, breakfast is the most important meal for me, and of course, I’m really conscious of what I put in my body, as well as the bodies of my family.”When I discovered 3Bears, I loved that they took oats to another level. 3Bears oats are the perfect choice to fuel the body, they’re a great source of natural protein, fibre and complex carbs.”And, all that with natural ingredients and no bad stuff added. So that’s why partnering with 3Bears feels like a natural fit.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKane has been smashing records on the pitch since joining Bayern Munich last summer.He became the quickest player to reach 50 Bundesliga goals earlier this month, hitting the target in just 35 appearances.Harry Kane’s favourite England goalsKane broke the record previously set by Erling Haaland.The striker has scored 54 goals in 51 outings since joining Bayern.And he’ll be back in Three Lions action next month when Lee Carsley’s side take on Greece and Finland in the Nations League.Golden Boots to Golden Globes?HARRY Kane isn’t the first national sporting legend to try his hand at acting.But what did The Sun’s TV critic Ally Ross make of the record-breaking hitman’s latest debut?….DEAR old Harry Kane arrives at work and is met with nothing but befuddlement and slack-jawed incompetence.History repeats itself, then.The first time as a Spurs player, the second time advertising Three Bears porridge, which is dangerous territory for a sportsman.Off the top of my head, Jack Charlton, Bryan Robson, Ian Botham and Brian Clough all tried to turn us on to the idea of starting the day with Shredded Wheat, but not one of them ever convinced me I wouldn’t be much better off eating a deep fried ball of string.Indeed, Fergie himself, with a gun at my forehead, could not convince me to eat that stuff.Harry, in fairness, is a gentler, more sympathetic character than some of the above and he delivers his opening line – “I’m Harry, I’m here for my first day.” – in exactly the right order with the emphasis on more or less the right words.The great mystery of this advert are his “workmates.” Are they just so overawed by his presence they’ve been silenced? Or did Three Bears just spend so much on Harry’s fee they couldn’t afford any speaking roles for the extras?We may never know. I’m sure Harry, though, will knuckle down, carry the team and then earn a big money transfer to Scott’s, just at the exact moment they’re beaten to The Porridge of the Year title by Quaker Oats.Kane is ‘the new boy’ in the advertThe striker put his acting skills to the test More

TALK about making your home a fortress.Well, one top-flight club has done exactly that by building their stadium in the shadow of a huge World War Two bunker.This former World War Two bunker now looms over a Bundesliga stadiumCredit: YouTube/pd90_officialThe Flakturm IV in Hamburg was built as an air defence towerCredit: AlamyA luxury hotel has now opened as part of the £84m renovationCredit: AlamyThat bunker may look menacing from the outside.But on the inside it has undergone an £84million makeover – and now features a hotel, restaurants and a rooftop garden. The daunting building still makes for an impressive and imposing presence behind St Pauli’s home, though.The German side, based in Hamburg, play their home matches at the Millerntor-Stadion.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe 29,500-capacity ground is once again a Bundesliga stadium in 2024-25 following the club’s promotion under Fabian Hurzeler last season.And the likes of Harry Kane and new English sensation Jamie Gittens face a daunting task with their trip to the Millerntor-Stadion. When defending in front of the South Stand, the visiting players can see the former bunker looming over the stadium at the north end. However, there is another two football pitches between St Pauli’s first-team venue and the bunker.Most read in BundesligaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe pair of 11-a-side astroturf pitches sit side by side – providing football facilities for lower-level and youth teams and making for eery photographs and a stark reminder of European history.Beside those, there is a wasteland car park used for exhibitions, circuses and the annual Hamburger Dom funfair – a tradition that started all the way back in 1893.Incredible new vid goes INSIDE plan for world’s biggest football stadium under vast ‘tent’ & surrounded by plush gardensWhat we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.There had been plans to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a scaled down second venue.However, it’s looking increasing likely that it will in fact be entirely demolished.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.The club have appointed the architects Foster + Partners to come up with a “masterplan”. The company were behind Wembley Stadium.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. Despite the stadium’s regeneration, it is the bunker that has had the biggest renovation.The Nazis directed 1,000 forced labourers to build the colossal concrete structure in 1942.The German air force used the Flakbunker IV tower for air defence while as many as 25,000 people reportedly sheltered in its bunkers during raids. Standing at nearly 50m tall, the decision was made to keep it following the war – unlike similar buildings across Germany.And it has now been transformed into a thriving part of the cultural life in Hamburg.A whopping 23,000 trees and shrubs were planted to help soften the stark appearance of the grey block by adding green leaves to the exterior – including a roof garden with stunning views over the city.A “mountain path” up to the top has been created while inside there are a host of high-end restaurants, live music venues and even a nightclub on the top floor.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd now tourists can stay in the former bunker by booking one of the 134 rooms at the Reverb by Hard Rock hotel. Trees have been planted to make it into a green bunkerCredit: AlamyThe Millerntor-Stadion is the home of St PauliCredit: AlamyThere are two astro pitches between the stadium and the bunkerCredit: Google MapsThe bunker looms in the backgroundCredit: GettyThe new hotel has 134 rooms and is run by Hard RockCredit: AlamyThe revamped structure now features a nightclub and various restaurantsCredit: AlamyFabian Hurzeler led St Pauli back to the Bundesliga last season before joining BrightonCredit: GettyThe bunker was one of eight huge towers built in Germany during the warCredit: HILLDEGARDEN.ORG More