Harry Kane reveals how Arsenal’s rejection as a child fueled his success

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has admitted being released by Arsenal as a child fueled his determination to succeed ahead of their Champions League showdown.

Arsenal travel to Germany to play Bayern Munich in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash.

The first leg ended in 2-2 at the Emirates Stadium last week with Harry Kane scoring from the penalty spot.

Kane has now revealed how Arsenal rejected him as a child and how the rejection helped him succeed especially when he plays the London club.

“We played them at least twice a year for the last 10 years [with Tottenham] and it was always a big occasion, big moment,” Kane said. “Maybe it was in the back of my mind, being released from a young age, and there is always a point to prove.

“I am the type of player who, throughout my career, has had points to prove along the way. I don’t think that ever leaves you. It will always be in my DNA, until I retire. There will always be a reason to prove someone wrong or to prove myself I can do something.

“I don’t think specifically back to that and think ‘I was released when I was nine years old, I really have to make a difference tomorrow’. Now I am at Bayern Munich it is about being a top team in the Champions League. Of course I have history with them [Arsenal], but all I can do is try to help Bayern Munich.”

Bayern Munich will be eager to knockout Arsenal after missing out of the Bundesliga title for the first time in eleven years.

Harry Kane’s first season at Bayern Munich saw Bayern Leverkusen win their first Bundesliga title in history, an historical moment for the club fans and players.