91 goals, 125 caps

England men’s all-time goals record; joint most appearances at that date.

36 league goals

His second European Golden Shoe; 36 goals in the Bundesliga.

61 goals in 51 matches

All competitions, as recorded by Bayern Munich at the end of the season.

500 senior career goals

Bayern marked his 500th combined senior club-and-country goal in February; the running total has since increased.

Find the blind side

He positions himself where defenders cannot watch both him and the ball. Observe his movement just before a cross arrives.

Scan before receiving

Kane checks the location of defenders and teammates. His first touch prepares his next action rather than merely controlling the ball.

Drop, link and turn

He can receive between the lines, protect the ball and release runners beyond the opposition defence.

Finish with variety

Inside-foot placement, powerful strikes, headers and composed penalties make him difficult to defend.

Move before the pass

Timing matters more than simply sprinting. A small check away from goal can open the space for a decisive run.

Stay composed

His routines before penalties and his ability to reset after misses offer useful examples for coaching concentration.

1. First-touch finish

8 minutes. Pair up: one player passes from 8–12 metres, the striker sets the ball across the body and shoots. Rotate roles every five efforts.

2. Near-post / far-post choice

8 minutes. The feeder calls a target as the striker receives. Aim accurately into marked goal zones before increasing speed.

3. Scan, turn, shoot

10 minutes. Show a coloured cone behind the receiver; the player identifies it before receiving and finishes within three touches.

4. Double movement

8 minutes. Striker checks towards the feeder, then spins in behind a passive defender for a timed through-ball.

5. One-touch cutback

10 minutes. Wide player drives to the byline and cuts the ball back. Striker times a run from behind the penalty spot.

6. Two-foot challenge

8 minutes. Alternate right-foot and left-foot finishes. Reward accuracy and good body position rather than maximum force.

7. Wall-pass and arrive

10 minutes. In groups of three, play a one-two around a cone and finish after accelerating into the area.

8. Protect and release

8 minutes. A striker receives with back to goal and lays the ball off to a supporting runner. Start without pressure, then add a defender.

9. Reaction finishing

8 minutes. Coach rolls balls at changing angles. Players adjust feet quickly and finish under control.

10. Heading technique

8 minutes. For age groups where heading is permitted, use suitable low-impact progressions and follow local safety guidance. Otherwise replace with volleys.

11. Penalty routine

8 minutes. Practise a consistent run-up, stable plant foot, chosen target and a reset routine after each attempt.

12. Striker decisions: 3v2

12 minutes. Three attackers face two defenders. Award points for good pass-or-shoot decisions, not only goals.

Finishing drills

Position training

Coaching resources

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Lionel Messi

Harry Kane’s development lesson