What new Kane deal means for England and the Premier League record

Harry Kane's new deal at Bayern Munich may end his Premier League career but offers fresh hope he can lead England to glory, writes Phil McNulty. England captain Harry Kane scored scored 213 times in 320 league games for Tottenham Harry Kane's decision to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich carries heavy significance for the Bundesliga giants, who have been celebrating his status as a Ballon d'Or winner, but also for England and the Premier League's record books. Bayern have acted swiftly to secure the 33-year-old on a deal taking him through to 2029 after he was crowned the world's best player, ensuring England's captain and record goalscorer will spend the final peak years of a magnificent career at Allianz Arena.

Kane has written himself into Bayern legend since joining from Spurs for £86m in August 2023, scoring 102 goals in 102 Bundesliga matches, winning two league titles and three successive Golden Boot awards. It is why Bayern could not contemplate his departure as other clubs eyed his next move – and why the announcement Kane is staying casts ripples far beyond Munich. Does it mean Kane will never grace the Premier League again? And does it mean – far more enticingly – he has his sights set on two more major tournaments and two more chances to grasp