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Does Harry Kane get nervous? Bayern Munich & England striker explains why butterflies are a good thing & how he uses them to his advantage

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<p>The prolific frontman boasts vast experience at 31 years of age. He is the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-kane-can-join-cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-exclusive-club-england-main-man-tipped-euro-2028-34/blt5402ad47d7a29484" target="_blank">all-time leading goalscorer for Tottenham and the Three Lions</a>, while filling the captain’s armband for his country. Remarkable <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-kane-needs-own-ball-bag-hat-trick-hero-leaving-bayern-munich-short-training-equipment-fourth-treble-season/bltfaa8018f0dd83d63" target="_blank">individual standards are currently being maintained in Germany</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Kane has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-kane-best-no-9-generation-bayern-munich-robert-lewandowski-luis-suarez-sergio-aguero-england-emulate-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo/bltfbcefdb11f4d3752" target="_blank">grown accustomed to gracing the very highest level</a>, domestically and internationally, but he still gets butterflies in his stomach before taking to the field. He has worked out how to use those emotions to his advantage.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Kane has told <a href="https://www.cleats.club/ " target="_blank"><em>Cleats Club</em></a> when asked how to deal with nerves, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-kane-told-two-things-must-achieve-become-england-goat-ex-tottenham-three-lions-star-hails-special-bayern-munich-striker/bltec201b058c4a7978" target="_blank">one of the most fearsome forwards on the planet</a> putting them to good use: “I think that’s completely normal, to be nervous before important games. </p><p>“For me, building up to a big game, it’s just making sure I’ve prepared well - doing everything both on the training pitch and off the pitch, whether it is recovery or eating well. </p><p>“I feel like if you take care of all those things, then you can go into the game with a clear mind and just use those nerves as a good feeling to go out there and perform - understanding that it’s normal and it just means that you care about the situation. That’s what I try and do - preparation is the most important thing so try and take advantage of it.”</p>

WHAT HARRY KANE SAID

<p>Kane has every right to feel nervous at present, as he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-kane-backed-end-trophy-curse-bayern-munich-avoid-catastrophe-tottenham-hero-spurs-return-cant-ruled-out/blt3f872e5872ada9c5" target="_blank">remains in the hunt for a first major trophy</a>. Bayern are in contention for Bundesliga and Champions League titles, meaning that 2025 could be the year in which <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/win-trophy-rejoin-spurs-break-alan-shearer-record-ex-tottenham-star-possible-premier-league-return-bayern-munich-striker-harry-kane/bltc72d1cc3d68a2bfd" target="_blank">his much-publicised silverware duck is broken</a>.</p>

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Does Harry Kane get nervous? Bayern Munich & England striker explains why butterflies are a good thing & how he uses them to his advantage | Goal.com

Harry Kane admits to feeling nervous before big games, but the Bayern Munich and England striker has explained why that is a good thing.

Does Harry Kane get nervous? Bayern Munich &amp; England striker explains why butterflies are a good thing &amp; how he uses them to his advantage

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