Jose Mourinho Singles Out Harry Kane for Special Praise Ahead of Euro 2024

Jose Mourinho, recently appointed as the new manager of Turkish side Fenerbahce, has highlighted Harry Kane as a crucial player for England in the upcoming European Championships in Germany.

Despite his recent departure from Roma and his new role at Fenerbahce, Mourinho remains deeply involved in European football. Speaking to Topps, Mourinho praised Kane’s all-around abilities and emphasized his importance to the England squad:

“Kane has scored goals for Tottenham, England, and I had no doubts that he would score goals for Bayern,” Mourinho said. “Harry is a fantastic, complete player who scores goals from all over the pitch but isn’t selfish – he assists, drops deep, builds play, presses, defends. The only thing he is missing is to win a trophy. He was my player at Tottenham, and I was going to win one with him, but I was sacked six days before the final.”

Mourinho and Kane developed a strong relationship during their time at Tottenham Hotspur, despite Mourinho’s tenure lasting only 17 months. Reflecting on his time at Spurs, Mourinho expressed a lingering sense of unfinished business:

“I hope the Tottenham fans don’t get me wrong but the only club in my career where I don’t have still a deep feeling for is Tottenham,” Mourinho said. “Probably because the stadium was empty, COVID time. Probably because Mr Levy [Spurs chairman Daniel Levy] didn’t let me win a final and win a trophy.”

Mourinho also contrasted his experiences at Spurs with those at his other clubs, where he felt a deeper connection:

“But it’s the only one, so after that – Porto, Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, Manchester United – all the clubs I feel a connection. I go in the streets so many times in Italy and I find Inter fans. I go in London — not just the Chelsea fans but also the Man United fans. Real Madrid all over the world,” Mourinho said. “It’s about the feeling that they give you everything.”

Despite the disappointment with Spurs, Mourinho reaffirmed his enduring affection for the other clubs he has managed, noting the mutual love and respect he shares with their fans.