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Next week, Harry Kane will lead the England men鈥檚 squad into their first game of the 2026 World Cup.

Kane has a wealth of experience behind him - he is England鈥檚 all-time record goalscorer and has also racked up an extraordinary tally at his current club, Germany鈥檚 Bayern Munich. Kane is at the top of his game, but his ascent has been anything but smooth.

Born in east London in 1993, Kane developed a near-obsessive love for the beautiful game. It was a passion he shared with his childhood sweetheart, Kate, who later became his wife.

At the age of eight, Kane joined Arsenal鈥檚 academy, only to be released after one season. Then, after signing for Tottenham Hotspur, he spent years out on loan to the likes of Leyton Orient, Norwich City and Millwall.

So how did Kane go from underestimated youngster to world-class striker? Mark Coles looks back at Harry鈥檚 life and career so far.