Tottenham striker Harry Kane considering switch to NFL when he hangs up his boots
- Harry Kane is expected to be named in England squad for Euro qualifiers
- But the Tottenham striker is considering career in NFL when he retires
- Kane said: 'When I'm finished, I would love to go to NFL and be a kicker'
- Ex-Tottenham forward Clive Allen had a stint at London Monarchs in 1997
His career in football has only just kicked off but Tottenham striker Harry Kane appears to already be considering his options when he hangs up his boots.
The 22-year-old is expected to be named in Roy Hodgson's England squad, announced on Sunday, for next month's European Championship qualifiers against San Marino and Switzerland.
But Kane, who is preparing to face Everton on Saturday, has revealed a career in American football as a kicker is appealing.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has admitted a career in American football when he retires is appealing
The England international donned NFL gear at launch of EA SPORTS American Football game Madden NFL 16
Kane enjoyed a sensational breakthrough campaign at White Hart Lane last season, scoring 21 league goals
'It depends on how my football career goes but, when I am finished, I would love to go to the NFL and be a kicker,' he told The Sun.
'Even if I got to play just one game it is something I would like to do.'
Kane enjoyed a sensational breakthrough campaign at White Hart Lane last season, notching 21 Premier League goals and was also named PFA Young Player of the Year.
But it seems the star forward has his eyes set on a career NFL, though Kane admits he'll need to get his practice boots on before he steps foot on the gridiron.
'It’s a long way off yet. But it is definitely something I have thought about. We’ve had NFL teams come to Spurs and I can kick the ball as high and as far as them, but not on a consistent basis,' he added.
Kane, who is an American football fan, talks with Kansas City Chiefs star Cairo Santos before testing his skills
New York Jets centre Nick Mangold gives the star forward some advice before Kane steps up to strike the ball
'So I would need a bit of practice first.'
Kane wouldn't be the first footballer to try his luck at American football - former Tottenham forward Clive Allen is remembered for his stint at London Monarchs.
Allen joined the team in 1997 following a successful career in football and kicked three field goals as the Monarchs claimed a World League 16-8 win over Scottish Claymores at Stamford Bridge.
Kane was also named PFA Young Player of the Year last season but is yet to find the net in current campaign
Former Tottenham forward Clive Allen joined London Monarchs in 1997 following successful career in football
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