Harry Kane has revealed he played golf with the President of the United States, days after Donald Trump waxed poetic about his performance versus Mexico.
The England striker scored and assisted in a 3-2 victory against the co-hosts, and gave away a penalty shortly after his goal, in an eventful evening at the Azteca.
As Kane and the Three Lions prepare for a quarter-final battle versus Norway, the Bayern Munich bagsman has opened up about another battle: on the green, with the President of the United States.
Harry Kane and Donald Trump’s golfing escapades revealed
Kane has enjoyed his change of scenery since leaving Tottenham Hotspur, embarking on a new journey overseas in Germany.
The Three Lions striker has delivered his career-best season for goals, and won both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich.
According to a report from The Athletic, Kane has enjoyed the rise in international fame he has experienced since trading in the Premier League for the German top-flight, which led to him playing golf alongside President Trump.
Speaking in a pre-match press conference before the Norway game, the 32-year-old said revealed that the round of golf was played 18 months ago in Florida.
Kane said: “He invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. So when the President invites you somewhere…
“It was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him, and to play golf with him. His golf is pretty good, to be honest… I played alright.
“I hope I can play golf as well as him when I’m his age, that’s for sure. So, [it was] a unique experience. I’m just grateful he invited me down to play,” he concluded.
Trump praised Kane for his showing versus Mexico in a social media post on Sunday, writing: “Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!”
The President had positive words for Kane the day after, where he revealed the existence of their, until now, secret golf round.
“I think Kane is a great player,” said Trump. “See, I played golf with him and I like him a lot. He’s a good golfer. He’s really great.”