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‘He’s not gifted’ – Heung-min Son reveals what really made Harry Kane special at Tottenham

Former Tottenham captain Heung-min Son has opened up on Harry Kane’s rise to becoming one of the world’s most lethal finishers and praised his relentless…

By Rae Nkwocha · Spurs web

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 8:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Heung-min Son praised Harry Kane's daily training dedication as the key factor behind his elite finishing ability.
Kane and Son hold the Premier League record for the most goal combinations by a duo with 47 goals.
Harry Kane is Tottenham Hotspur's all-time top goalscorer with 280 goals across 435 appearances.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-min Son has praised former teammate Harry Kane's relentless work ethic during an appearance on The Late Run show. Son credited Kane's elite finishing ability to rigorous post-training routines rather than natural gift alone, highlighting their successful partnership in North London.

Son and Kane hold the Premier League record for most goal combinations by a duo with 47 goals. Kane scored 280 goals in 435 appearances for Spurs, while Son now plays in MLS for Los Angeles FC following his 2025 departure.

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