Harry Kane believes playing for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich has helped prepare him for Euro 2024 in Germany.
The England captain scored 44 goals in 45 games in his maiden season for Bayern Munich and is set to lead England out for their first Euro 2024 game against Serbia on June 16.
“It’s been an incredible experience,” Kane told UEFA.com. “I think playing for a club like Bayern Munich can only improve you and only push you to another level because you’re under huge pressure to be successful in every game and I think the standard of players, and the quality of coaches, you know, it’s just a really high level, and I’ve really enjoyed that.
“And I just think playing, for me personally, it was time to play in different stadiums against different teams, and I’ve really enjoyed that experience.
“Some of the atmospheres here have been some of the best I’ve ever played in. So I’m loving that part and I expect the games in the Euros to be the same as well.”
Kane is set to become the first England player to captain the Three Lions at four major tournaments and believes this squad of players have earned the right to be labelled one of the favourites to win Euro 2024.
They are based at the Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land for the competitions, which is where Germany stayed for a pre-tournament camp.
Kane revealed Thomas Muller, his Bayern Munich team-mate, left him a message about the facilities on offer.
“Tommy left me a little note, because they were here just a couple of weeks ago,” Kane continued. “He texted me saying the golf course is great but the weather has not been so good. It looks fantastic, the hotel is incredible, and to be in Germany is a bit of a home from home.
“The reception I’ve had since I’ve been at Bayern has been incredible, and ever since I’ve been in the hotel I’ve had some of the staff come up and say hello. I’m not saying they want England to win, but I think they have a little soft spot for us now I’m here, and that’s fantastic.”
Following Sunday’s opening group fixture against Serbia, England play Denmark on June 20 and Slovenia on June 25.
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Perfumed hotel, bemused locals, darts and golf – welcome to England’s German HQ
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