Harry Kane shares his experience playing golf with Donald Trump
Harry Kane has revealed what it was really like sharing a golf course with United States President Donald Trump, admitting the invitation left him stunned as England prepare for their biggest test of the World Cup so far, reports BritPanorama.
The England captain confirmed he spent time with Trump during a visit to Florida approximately 18 months ago, following the President’s recent disclosure of their meeting. Kane, who leads Thomas Tuchel’s side into Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway, described their encounter as a memorable experience.
Trump had expressed admiration for the Bayern Munich striker, telling reporters earlier this week, “I think Kane is a great player. I played golf with him and I like him a lot. He’s a good golfer too. He’s really great.”
Kane reflected on the surreal nature of the occasion, stating, “I played alright to be honest, but 18 months ago he invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. So when the President invites you somewhere, it was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him and obviously play golf with him.” He further remarked on Trump’s standard of golf, joking about hoping to play as well at the same age.
Attention has now shifted back to football, as England are just three matches away from potentially lifting the World Cup after successfully navigating the tournament without defeat. Tonight, they face Norway in what Kane acknowledges is one of their toughest challenges yet.
The Three Lions progressed through the group stage and secured victories in both knockout matches within 90 minutes. Still, Kane insists the squad has yet to deliver their best performances. He reflected on the team’s growth since the 2018 World Cup, where they reached the semi-finals, stating, “We’re now coming off the back of two major finals in the last three tournaments, a semi-final and quarter-final in the World Cup and now another quarter-final.”
Kane is confident that the experience gained from recent tournaments has better prepared the team for high-pressure situations. “A lot of these players have played in big games, in big moments, we’re more prepared for this situation, but as you know, you still have to go out there and perform at your highest level,” he said.
Despite England’s strong performances thus far, Kane believes there is more to come. “I still think there are still levels we can reach as a team that we haven’t quite reached yet at this tournament. Now’s the time to express that,” he concluded.
As the quarter-finals loom, it’s clear that Kane and his teammates are under the spotlight, juxtaposed against the weight of expectations and prior experiences. One can’t help but wonder how this moment will define their quest for glory under the mounting pressure of high-stakes football.
