Harry Kane has ended his trophy curse, but he will not be at the Europa League final as Tottenham seek to land elusive major silverware.
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Star striker now a Bundesliga title winnerTottenham have made European finalKane will be watching on from afarFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
England captain Kane bid farewell to north London in the summer of 2023. He severed ties with Spurs as the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, but with final heartache having been suffered in domestic cup competition and the Champions League.
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Kane headed to Germany in a bid to savour long-awaited success, with his second season at the Allianz Arena delivering a Bundesliga title triumph. The 31-year-old is relieved to have finally shaken that monkey from his back.
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His former employers in the English capital are now looking to land their first trophy since 2008, with Manchester United set to be faced in the Europa League final at San Mames in Bilbao on May 21.
WHAT HARRY KANE SAID
Speaking on his channel, Kane said when asked about winning a trophy alongside ex-Tottenham team-mate Eric Dier and whether he will be among the Spurs fans in Spain: "It was a nice moment to have with Eric. We have spent a lot of time together. To get our first trophy after so many years was a great moment and a big relief. Pure happiness from both of us. That was a great experience to have.
"With Tottenham, I won’t be there in Bilbao. I won’t be able to go but for sure I will be watching and wishing Tottenham all the best. Hopefully they can win their first trophy in a while as well. It would be a great moment for everyone."