- Harry Kane met his childhood idol David Beckham alongside his wife to be Kate at the age of 11
- The Spurs striker will be leading Gareth Southgate's attack in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
- He recently signed six year deal with his Premier League side that will keep him at the club in 2024
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane will lead England’s attack when the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week in Russia.
The Three Lions are in the same group as Belgium, Panama and Tunisia in Group G for this year’s edition of the championship.
However, the 24-year-old, who finished behind Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah on the top scorer’s chart in the English Premier League last term has been impressive for the Spurs.
Meanwhile, the forward has shared a throwback picture showing himself with his partner Kate Goodland met his childhood hero while attending the launch of the David Beckham Academy in London in 2005.
Kane and Kate also attended Chingford Foundation School, the same school that Beckham attended as a youngster.
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Harry Kane and Kate met David Beckham at young age - credit: Getty
Though, they were mere friends back then in school, their friendship blossomed into a relationship, which Kane confirmed publicly in 2015.
And they both welcomed their first child Ivy in January 2017 and Harry popped the question in June of the same year.
However, the couple are expecting their second child this year according Kane after making the news known earlier this year.
While posting the picture of his daughter Ivy on Twitter, he said that: "Our beautiful Ivy is going to be a big sister! Exciting times ahead."
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David Beckham pose with Kane and Kate with other teammates - credit: FilmMagic
Former head of PE as well as the assistant head of school Mark Leadon revealed how the 24-year-old drive and mentality has helped him to reach the height of his career in English football, just like Beckham.
The school is filled with framed match-worn jerseys and memorabilia from Beckham, Kane and also Crystal Palace's Dwight Gayle, another former pupil.
And they believe that Kane showed signs of success during his time at the school.
"Harry was always dedicated and driven to succeed. When he played for the school, he gave it everything. He scored a lot of goals and we had a very successful team and he was outstanding," he told the Daily Mail back in 2015.
Leadon says that there was no arrogance in Kane both on and off the pitch.
He says that Kane was more than just a prolific goalscorer, he was a team player and that has shone through in his success for Tottenham.
Kane and Kate joggling ball at the supervision of former England star Beckham - credit: PA
Leadon added: "He was always technically gifted and a real team player. He didn’t expect to be treated differently. He wasn’t one to keep the ball if a pass was on. He was never like that.
"Going through school, he was never egotistic. He was a normal pupil. He was also a very good cricketer, who opened the bowling for the school and batted at No 4."
NAIJ.com earlier reported that England captain Harry Kane signed a new six-year deal worth £200,000-a-week with his Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
Harry Kane and Kate Goodland and their daughter Ivy - Credit: Harry Kane's Instagram
The deal means the striker could pocket as much as £15 million per-season as Spurs tie down their star man to White Hart Lane until 2024.
Harry Kane was crucial to Spurs as they finished third in the Premier League and reached the FA Cup semi-final last season.
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