England captain Harry Kane has praised former Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho for career-changing guidance following his Ballon d'Or win. The Bayern Munich striker said Mourinho "developed my game in a different way" during their time together in North London.
Kane, who played under Mourinho at Tottenham from 2019 to 2021, highlighted the Portuguese coach's tactical influence on his evolution as a complete forward. The 31-year-old's remarks came after securing football's most prestigious individual award.
Mourinho, currently managing Fenerbahçe, previously described Kane as "one of the best strikers in the world" during their collaboration. The pair reached the Carabao Cup final together in 2021 before Mourinho's departure.
