In a stunning revelation that will set tongues wagging across English football, Brentford manager Thomas Frank has claimed Harry Kane would likely be preparing for a Premier League comeback this summer had Bayern Munich not secured his signature last year.
The One That Got Away
Speaking candidly about the transfer market, Frank suggested that several English clubs would have been queuing up for Kane's services this transfer window if the England captain hadn't already moved to Germany. "I'm 100% sure if Harry Kane was at Tottenham this summer, he would've been on the shopping list for some clubs in the Premier League," Frank asserted.
The Danish manager's comments come amid speculation about Kane's future, though the striker remains committed to Bayern Munich despite a trophyless first season in Bavaria.
England's Euro 2024 Expectations
Turning his attention to international matters, Frank delivered a sobering assessment of England's Euro 2024 chances. While acknowledging the Three Lions possess "the best team on paper," he warned that tournament football rarely follows the script.
"Tournament football is so difficult and so fine-margined," Frank explained. "You need to have a bit of luck, you need to be tactical right in the moments, you need to have the squad together."
The Pressure of Favouritism
Frank highlighted the unique challenges facing Gareth Southgate's squad as they head to Germany carrying the weight of expectation. "I think they have the best squad, but that doesn't mean you win," he cautioned, pointing to the intense pressure that comes with being tournament favourites.
The Brentford boss emphasised that despite England's wealth of attacking talent, including Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden, football's unpredictability means nothing is guaranteed.
Kane's Bundesliga Adaptation
While Kane's first season at Bayern didn't yield the expected silverware, his individual performances remained exceptional. The England captain netted 44 goals across all competitions, proving his world-class quality translates perfectly to the Bundesliga.
Frank's insights provide fascinating context to what might have been for Premier League clubs, while also tempering expectations for England's European campaign this summer.
