Mauricio Pochettino is set to become the new manager of Manchester United, and Harry Kane, captain of the England national team, has praised his former mentor, describing him as a “fantastic manager.” Pochettino, who is believed to have reached an agreement to take charge at Old Trafford, may see Michael Carrick dismissed following negotiations taking place today in Monaco between the club’s minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada, and sporting director Jason Wilcox.
Kane, who was a key player for the Tottenham team that finished second in the Premier League in 2017 under Pochettino’s guidance, expressed his confidence in the Argentine’s abilities. “Mauricio and I have a fantastic relationship. I mentioned him as one of the managers who had a significant impact on my career,” Kane said. “He pushed me on and off the pitch, which was really helpful. He is a fantastic manager, he has managed the biggest clubs in the world. From my perspective, I can’t speak highly enough of him. We’ll have to wait and see what happens, but I know he is a great person and also a fantastic manager.”
The Bayern Munich forward is in outstanding form, having recently won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, but his career has not always been marked by success. Kane faced the possibility of ending his career without a significant trophy before winning the Bundesliga title in his second season in Germany. He was a key member of the England team that lost in successive finals of the European Championship, first to Italy in 2021 and then to Spain in 2024. “After any major defeat, especially a final, emotions run very high. I never doubted that this would happen. It was frustrating not to have achieved this until now in my career. Many of those situations have to be overcome quickly,” Kane said, emphasizing his determination to win a major trophy with the national team.
Kane revealed that his biggest dream is to win a major trophy with England, whether it be a European Championship or a World Cup. “I am extremely motivated to do that. I am surrounded by great teams, both at club level and in the national team, so I hope it will be an exciting time ahead,” he stated.
The forward also commented on Middlesbrough’s new star, Will Lankshear, a player who is shining in the Championship with 13 goals in 13 games. Kane acknowledged the young player’s potential and said: “I can’t say I’ve followed his whole career, but this season it has been hard not to hear about him. He is a natural finisher and is still at the beginning of his development. What he is doing now is perfect for him.” Kane emphasized the importance of not putting pressure on Lankshear, allowing him to focus on his growth. If the young forward manages to reach the senior national team, Kane expressed his desire to collaborate with him.
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