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      Harry Kane reveals difference between Bundesliga and Premier League and why Bayern are perfect for him after debut goal

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      HARRY KANE revealed why Bayern Munich are the perfect team for him after he scored on his debut for the club – and how things are different in Germany.The striker finished off a fast-flowing move after being left in acres of space in the centre of the pitch.

      Harry Kane struck after being played in by Alphonso DaviesCredit: Getty
      The striker believes the pace in the team will allow him to thriveCredit: EPA
      Alphonso Davies burst down the left flank before playing Kane through on goal and the England captain believes Bayern’s pace is perfect for him.
      He hinted at continuing his playmaking style – having finished with the most Premier League assists in 2020-21 – but remains focused on scoring goals for his new club.

      Kane told Sky Sports after his debut: “We’ve seen my game, I like to drop deep and link play in the last four or five years.
      “I think with the pace we have in this team, it works perfectly.
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      “I’m a No 9 first and foremost so I have to get in the box and make the runs forward. I’m really happy, we have a fantastic squad and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
      Kane, 30, demonstrated how well he will fit in after just three minutes against Werder Bremen, as he played in Leroy Sane to open the scoring.
      The former Tottenham star could have had a hat-trick with Bremen goalkeeper Jiri Pavlenka pulling off several saves before Kane found the net.
      Kane’s debut ended prematurely as he pulled up with cramp, but he left the pitch to a standing ovation from the travelling Bayern support.
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      It was a complete performance from Kane
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      Kane was impressed with the atmosphere at the Weserstadion and praised both sets of fans for their show of support.
      He added: “The fans from both sides were incredible the whole game, really different to some of the Premier League atmospheres I’ve experienced.” More

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      Harry Kane shows he’s Bayern’s main man already with goal and assist on Bundesliga debut… but it doesn’t all go to plan

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      ALREADY, the Harry Kane Effect is in full swing.It took just over three minutes for the England captain to make his mark in Germany, with his first touch in the Bundesliga, as he delivered an assist for Leroy Sane to score.
      Harry Kane had a fine Bundesliga debut for Bayern MunichCredit: EPA
      He netted a goal and assist in the 4-0 win over Werder BremenCredit: Getty

      Yet what everyone expected here in northern Germany was his opening goal and Bayern Munich’s £104million signing duly obliged with a composed strike from just inside the area with 16 minutes left.
      Ex-Manchester City forward Sane and Mathys Tel both scored further goals at the end of the game for a 4-0 win.
      So, not a bad start for Kane who was given a standing ovation from the away fans when being replaced in the 84th minute after going down with cramp.
      Some pundits in Germany claimed Bayern’s new arrival could still struggle early on after leaving the Premier League for the first time.
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      Equally, Kane knew everyone in Germany was expecting to be impressed, hence the catchphrase, the Harry Kane Effect.
      Instantly, though, that assist and a goal will lift the pressure from Kane’s shoulders.
      Even against an admittedly average Bremen side, Kane could have scored a hat-trick.
      You can be certain that over the next nine months, he will be leaving the pitch with a few match balls.
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      It was a complete performance from Kane
      Even so, having finally escaped the grip of Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, it still feels slightly weird seeing Kane run around in a Bayern shirt.
      He barely got a touch of the ball in a difficult debut when arriving as a 64th minute substitute in a 3-0 DFL-Supercup defeat to Leipzig six days earlier.
      But after just 185 seconds, he delivered his first assist.
      Deep in his own half and with his back to goal, he dealt superbly with an awkward, bobbling pass Sane.
      Despite just a few training sessions with his new club, Kane will have realised the electric pace of Sane.
      So with that first touch, Kane produced a deft, first-time pass to unleash the former Man City forward who tore clear of the home defence and displayed great composure to put Bayern ahead after just 195 seconds.
      Kane fired a long-range free-kick into a wall and was clearly annoyed with himself for failing to get any power with a header from Sane’s corner and home keeper Jiri Pavlenka had an easy save.
      He teed up Sane with his first touch of the matchCredit: Reuters
      Before a composed finish doubled the leadCredit: EPA
      The £104m signing went down with cramp before being subbed offCredit: Getty
      He was denied with an excellent save from Pavlenka and you got the feeling this was not to be the England captain’s night.
      Yet one of the landmark’s moments of Kane’s career, one that he will never forget, eventually came.
       Alphonso Davies sprinted down the left and spotted Kane who took a touch into the area before scoring with a right- footed shot which sent the keeper the wrong way.
      Kane celebrated in front of the away end in the top tier behind the goal.
      And unlike England, travelling fans with shirts in Germany are able to sit in the home areas so there were other supporters celebrating throughout the stadium.
      Kane’s dream debut was over in the 84th minute while Sane and Tel scored to give the scoreline a flattering look.
      And if we learnt one thing yesterday evening, it is certain he will score more than the 30 goals he managed for an ordinary Spurs team last season.
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      Next up for Kane weekend is a home Bavarian derby against Augsburg next weekend.
      So the next thing to tick off his checklist is a goal at the Allianz Arena and on this evidence, it is unlikely to take long. More

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      Werder Bremen 0 Bayern Munich 4 LIVE RESULT: Harry Kane SCORES on debut as German champions get off to flying start

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      HARRY KANE scored on his Bayern Munich debut as the German champions beat Werder Bremen 4-0. Kane assisted Leroy Sane who got the scoring underway after just four minutes.
      Former Man City star Sane then made it 3-0 soon after Kane fired in his first Bundesliga goal deep into the second half.
      And Mathys Tel made it 4-0 in stoppage time.

      Kick-off time: 7.30pm BST
      TV/Stream: Sky Sports Action
      Bayern XI: Ulreich, Upamecano, Minjae, Kimmich, Goretzka, Davies, Mazraoui, Sane, Coman, Musiala, Kane

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      Thank you as always for reading with us, we look forward to seeing you again next time.
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      Have a lovely night!
      Up next for Werder Bremen
      SC Freiburg are next in line for Werder Bremen, away from home this time in a game that should definitely be easier than what they faced today.
      Even though they were dominated, they should be able to put this performance to bed, and take the positives before moving on to next week.
      xG is one stat that will need improving for Werder, as they failed to capitalise on the chances they created today, and more chances will lead to more goals for Fullkrug and Ducksch in the frontline.
      Fullkrug was left frustrated as Bremen failed to create enough chances for their strikersCredit: Reuters
      Up next for Bayern
      It’s Augsburg at home up next for Bayern Munich, and they will be looking to continue their bright start to the season next weekend.
      No doubt Harry Kane will be back on the team sheet and looking to score on his home debut…
      Match stats:
      Munich dominated the game, as the match stats show, and in the end the scoreline reflected that.
      Even though Bremen had a good spell when the score was 0-1 at the start of the second half, they failed to capitalise and Bayern piled on the goals late on in the game.
      The match stats as Bayern Munich beat Werder Bremen
      Man of the match
      Pace, finishing, skill and footballing intelligence – Leroy Sane has got the lot.
      Underrated by Manchester City, the winger wasn’t deemed necessary for Pep Guardiola, and given their success it is hard to argue against his decision.
      Now however, he is being linked with a return to Manchester, and tonight’s performance may have added a few more millions to his price tag.
      Chances came his way, and he dispatched two of them with relative ease, in a performance in which the Bremen defence simply could not handle him.
      He takes the SunSport man of the match award tonight, and looks set for a sensational season once again.
      How was Harry Kane?
      Sensational.
      Quality in every aspect of his play, he showed his class when it comes to finishing, desire and link-up play.
      Unreal was his work ethic, which we are so used to seeing in England was on display, as he was defending his own box at points.
      It was a well rounded, solid showing – not his dazzling best – but very good nonetheless.
      Debut delight for Harry Kane, his goal was a simple finish after a great pass from Alphonso Davies. Superb showing.
      Harry Kane got a goal and assist on his Bundesliga debutCredit: Reuters
      Werder Bremen 0-4 Bayern Munich
      FT. The referee blows the full-time whistle here at the Weserstadion.
      Stay with us as we have full analysis of the game coming to you next!
      Werder Bremen 0-4 Bayern Munich
      90+4. IT’S FOUR!
      Star boy Mathys Tel smashes home from inside the box, and Leroy Sane’s reaction says it all. He is impressed.
      What a strike that is on his right foot from just inside the box.
      Great hit. 0-4!
      Werder Bremen 0-3 Bayern Munich
      90. GOAL! Leroy Sane at the double!
      Muller and Choupo Moting combine brilliantly inside the box against a tired Bremen defence before the ball is squared to Leroy Sane, who taps home with ease.
      Werder Bremen 0-2 Bayern Munich
      88. Choupo-Moting does really well to work the ball out from the back, and switches the play to the right-hand side.
      Bayern are just going to see this one out now.
      Werder Bremen 0-2 Bayern Munich
      86. A huge chance straight after the changes for Mazraoui!
      He should be squaring the ball there, but is greedy, goes for the shot and misses it.
      Werder Bremen 0-2 Bayern Munich
      84. Harry Kane is going to be replaced here by Mathys Tel.
      Thomas Muller is coming on also for Jamal Musiala.
      The final change is Choupo Moting, who is coming on in place of Kingley Coman.
      Werder Bremen 0-2 Bayern Munich
      82. Harry Kane is down, and it looks like he just has a bit of cramp.
      Werder Bremen 0-2 Bayern Munich
      80. A couple more changes for Werder Bremen here as we enter the final ten minutes.
      Leon Opitz and Dawid Kownacki are replacing Anthony Jung and Jens Stage.
      Werder Bremen 0-2 Bayern Munich
      76. A foul by Jamal Musiala on Romano Schmid gives Bremen a free-kick from distance.
      Will they go all out for the comeback now? Or settle at 0-2?
      Werder Bremen 0-2 Bayern Munich
      74. BUT NOT ANYMORE! GOAL! HARRY KANE!
      Alphonso Davies plays a lovely ball into the English striker, and he has plenty of space to just roll it into the back of the net.
      Great finish. Thomas Tuchel is beaming.
      Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
      73. After Sane opened the scoring early on, not too many would have expected that it would still be 1-0 after 73 minutes.
      Bayern have not killed this game off perhaps as they should have, and have missed a host of chances.
      There is a still a chance that Bremen get a result out of this.
      Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
      70. Kingsley Coman plays a ball into Harry Kane in the middle of the box.
      The England striker gets a touch on it, but it isn’t enough to direct the ball goalwards.
      Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
      68. A few changes here:
      Matthijs de Ligt comes on for Kim Min-jae.
      Christian Gross is on for Senne Lynen.
      And Romano Schmid comes on for Leonardo Bittencourt.
      Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
      66. Musiala dances with the ball on the edge of the box before finding Kingsley Coman.
      He plays a nice reverse pass to Joshua Kimmich on the edge of the box, but he fires the chance wide.
      Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
      64. Mazraoui is down after he is caught off the ball on a dangerous Bayern break.
      It looks as though he will be fine to carry on.
      Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
      60. Substitute for Werder Bremen.
      Oliver Burke comes on in the right back position for Mitchell Weiser.
      The former is traditionally a right midfielder, but will be better at dealing with the pace of Alphonso Davies on the left side.
      Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
      58. Kingsley Coman hits the post!
      So close for the French winger!
      Davies finds him on the left side of the 18-yard box, he turns and hits a shot towards the far right side of the goal.
      It is low and hard, but cannons back out off the post.
      Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
      57. It’s an awful lot noisier here than in the first half at the Weserstadion.
      That is a reflection of Bremen getting right back into this game and showing some fight in the second half.
      Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
      55. A yellow card for Kim Min Jae after a late challenge is followed by one for Senne Lynen of Werder Bremen.
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      Harry Kane’s wife posts touching pics of family’s arrival in Germany as kids play on pitch and pose on Bayern team bus

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      HARRY KANE’S wife Kate has posted a series of family snaps from her husband’s new Bayern Munich home.The England captain sealed his £104million transfer from Tottenham last weekend.
      Harry Kane posed with wife Kate on the Allianz Arena pitchCredit: Instagram @katekanex
      Kate Kane posted a series of snaps from her husband’s new homeCredit: Instagram @katekanex
      She posed with the kids in her new seatsCredit: Instagram @katekanex
      In a whirlwind few days, Kane found himself flying out to Germany after a deal was agreed between the two clubs, making his Bayern debut against RB Leipzig and being introduced to the Munich press for the first time.
      The 30-year-old is now starting to settle in his new home, and has taken a series of family snaps at Allianz Arena.
      Kate posted a number of them to Instagram, writing: “Welcome to Munich. New beginnings …”
      One featured the heavily pregnant star alongside her striker husband on the pitch at Allianz Arena.
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      While others featured Kate in the stands with kids Ivy, six, Vivienne, five and Louis, two.
      A further snap included Kane in the penalty box with his son Louis.
      And another showed the kids aboard the team bus.
      Kane is in line to make his Bundesliga debut when Bayern travel to Werder Bremen tomorrow night.
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      Ahead of the match, boss Thomas Tuchel said: “There’s a lot of things going on around a transfer of this size – a lot of noise, distraction going on.
      “But once he steps out on the pitch I feel he will be very composed and very calm.
      “I feel he has enjoyed training and being on the pitch with the guys was pretty impressive.
      “We managed to sign the skipper from England so this is kind of what you expect – but it’s still impressive when you see it and get it in real life.”
      The German, 49, then added: “I have a big hope that Harry is the kind of guy that adapts very fast. He will be the kind of No9 up front, a fixed point so players around him will adapt fast and I’m pretty sure our players will adapt and become better.
      “He will affect the defence. The opposition will focus on him so he will open spaces. He is not only a No9 he can be between a 9 and 10 in the half spaces.
      “He gives us a lot of options and he has all the time to fully adapt but I’m sure he will.”
      Asked about having to deal with pressure, Tuchel added: “I don’t think it is going to be for the first time in his career he has had pressure so he will have to deal with that transfer in his performance and stay loose.
      “It is not about life or death. The game is a competitive game and he has proved for 10 years how good he is.”
      The kids posed aboard the Bayern team busCredit: Instagram @katekanex
      Kane checked out her new viewCredit: Instagram @katekanex
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      Harry Kane will START Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga opener as Tuchel reveals first impressions of England captain

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      BAYERN MUNICH will unleash Harry Kane on Werder Bremen tomorrow in the opening match of the Bundesliga season.England captain Kane, a 64th minute substitute in Saturday’s 3-0 DFL-Supercup loss to Leipzig, goes straight into Bayern’s starting XI for the away match in northern Germany.
      Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich from Tottenham in a £104million dealCredit: Getty
      Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel gave him his debut for the club in their 3-0 loss to RB Leipzig in the DFL-SupercupCredit: Rex
      Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel, whose club landed Kane from Spurs in a £104million deal, said: “There’s a lot of things going on around a transfer of this size – a lot of noise, distraction going on.
      “But once he steps out on the pitch I feel he will be very composed and very calm. 
      “I feel he has enjoyed training and being on the pitch with the guys was pretty impressive.
      “We managed to sign the skipper from England so this is kind of what you expect – but it’s still impressive when you see it and get it in real life.”
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      He went on to say: “I have a big hope that Harry is the kind of guy that adapts very fast. He will be the kind of No 9 up front, a fixed point so players around him will adapt fast and I’m pretty sure our players will adapt and become better.
      “He will affect the defence. The opposition will focus on him so he will open spaces. He is not only a No 9 he can be between a 9 and 10 in the half spaces.
      “He gives us a lot of options and he has all the time to fully adapt but I’m sure he will.”
      Asked about having to deal with pressure, Tuchel added: “I don’t think it is going to be for the first time in his career he has had pressure so he will have to deal with that transfer in his performance and stay loose.
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      “It is not about life or death. The game is a competitive game and he has proved for 10 years how good he is.”
      Kane has joined the Bavarians after spending over ten years in the Tottenham Hotspur first team making 435 appearances.
      He also leaves as the club’s all-time top goal scorer having netted 280 times for the Lilywhites, 14 more than Jimmy Greaves.
      Despite his impressive record, the 30-year-old will be searching for his first career trophy during his spell in Germany.
      He was unable to lift any silverware during his time in North London and will be hoping that things will be different with 32-time Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
      Kane and his new teammates failed to do that immediately after losing in the DFL-Supercup, but the star striker seems to be calm about his new side succeeding.
      Speaking following the loss in his first press conference he said: “I wanted to come here and win last night but that wasn’t the case. It’s no time to panic, it’s a long season ahead. Thank you to the fans, hopefully I can give them some reasons to cheer over the season.” More

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      Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich: Harry Kane set to make full debut after Super Cup mauling – stream, TV channel, teams

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      HARRY KANE is expected to make his full debut in Bayern colours against Werder Bremen – and the mega-summer signing will be hoping it goes a lot better than Saturday.The Bundesliga giants were hammered 3-0 by RB Leipzig in the DFL Super Cup.
      Harry Kane came off the bench against LeipzigCredit: Rex
      And not even a 30-minute cameo from prolific goal scorer Kane could dig Bayern out of that deep hole.
      However, the Bundesliga serial winners will be expected to put that abysmal display behind them when they return to league action.
      Furthermore, Bayern are unbeaten in their last 31 competitive encounters against Werder Bremen
      When is Werder Bremen vs Bayern?

      Werder Bremen host Bayern Munich on Friday, August 18.
      It is expected to get underway at 7:30pm BST.
      Weser Stadium is the allocated arena for Bayern’s Bundesliga opener and it can host approximately 42,358.
      Goals from Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane saw Bayern run out 2-1 winners when the sides last met in May.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live-streamed?

      Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Action.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 7:20pm BST.
      Fans also have the option to stream the action on NOW TV.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match through our live blog.

      Team news
      Harry Kane, who netted 213 goals in 320 Premier League matches is expected to make his full debut for Bayern alongside wonderkid Jamal Musiala.
      However, it’s not good news for Werder Bremen as their summer signing and ex-Liverpool star Naby Keita is unavailable due to a groin injury sustained in pre-season.
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      Bayern Munich ‘in talks to sign ex-Man Utd keeper De Gea’.. but face major obstacle to complete free transfer signing

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      BAYERN MUNICH are pursuing a shock move for former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.The Spanish stopper has been a free agent since the expiration of his contract with the Red Devils in June.
      Bayern Munich are keen on signing former Manchester United goalkeeper David de GeaCredit: Getty
      But the Spaniard’s wage demands are said to be a major stumbling blockCredit: GETTY
      De Gea, 32, is understood to be on the radar of several Saudi Pro League clubs – although reports in Germany suggest he could end up in Bavaria.
      Sport claim the German champions are locked in talks with the Spain international over a free transfer to the Allianz Arena.
      But they claim there is a major stumbling block in the deal.
      De Gea’s wage demands are said to be too high for the Bundesliga big boys.
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      The Spaniard was Manchester United’s top earner before leaving the Theatre of Dreams earlier this summer – taking home a whopping £375,000 a week.
      Bayern are said to be exploring a number of options for a back-up keeper for Manuel Neuer, who is still recovering from his freak injury.
      The Germany international broke his right leg last December in a skiing accident, snapping his tibia and fibula.
      Neuer, 37, immediately underwent surgery but his recovery is said to have stalled.
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      Manuel Neuer is still recovering from the brutal broken leg he suffered last yearCredit: AP
      It’s claimed the veteran keeper is struggling to put weight on his right leg and kick with his left foot.
      According to reports, Bayern are planning to have Neuer undergo more surgery to correct the issue.
      Bayern will kick off their defence of the Bundesliga title on Friday, travelling to the Weser Stadium to take on Werder Bremen. More

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      Harry Kane set to look like he’s wearing a ‘plastic bag’ as huge problem with Bayern Munich kit revealed

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      HARRY KANE may not be overjoyed about his new Bayern Munich kit.Tottenham’s all-time top scorer, 30, left North London to join the Bundesliga champions on Saturday in a £104million deal.
      Harry Kane is unlikely to be impressed by Bayern Munich’s new away kitCredit: Chris Eades
      The shirt appears to stick to the players and become see-through when they sweatCredit: Rex
      Matthijs de Ligt’s torso was on full display at the weekendCredit: Getty
      But it was not the start he would have wanted as he came off the bench in a 3-0 defeat to RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup.
      And it has now come to light that there is a major issue with the white strip which Kane pulled on for his debut.
      During the Leipzig loss, it was clear Bayern’s away kit was not effectively absorbing heat from the players as their skin was visible underneath.
      Footy Headlines have described the jersey as “sticking to their bodies like plastic bags”.
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      They also claim the strip has “poor breathability”.
      It is believed this was exacerbated by the 80 per cent humidity in Munich on Saturday night.
      But it did not go unnoticed by those on social media as one person said: “What are those Bayern shirts made of? Pillows?!
      “Everyone is drenched in sweat and they’re totally see-through.”
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      Bayern, who have won 11 Bundesliga titles in a row, get their league campaign underway against Werder Bremen on Friday.
      Kane’s first home league match then comes against Augsburg on August 27.
      At a press conference on Sunday, the striker said: “I spent my whole career and my whole life in England.
      “It might take a bit of adapting to get used to a new league, different teams.
      “Everyone expects Bayern to walk away with the league every year, but teams are improving and it’s a challenge.
      “I’ve adapted throughout my career with Tottenham and the national team, and I’ll do that here.”
      The breathability of the shirt seems to be poorCredit: Rex More