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Harry Kane excels as false nine for Bayern and England

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:11 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Harry Kane excels as false nine for Bayern and England
Summary

Harry Kane has had a remarkable season with Bayern Munich, scoring 61 goals in 51 games. Manager Thomas Tuchel has encouraged Kane to play a deeper role, enabling him to contribute to build-up play while finding space to score. This approach may be beneficial for England in the World Cup as they look to leverage Kane's movement to create scoring opportunities against strong opponents. Tuchel's strategy mirrors successful tactics used by other teams, making this a promising option for the national side going forward.

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  • •Kane scored 61 goals for Bayern Munich this season.
  • •Tuchel emphasizes Kane's ability to drop deep for playmaking.
  • •Kane's movement creates space for teammates to score.
  • •England is expected to adopt similar tactics in the World Cup.
  • •Success of this approach seen in Bayern's and PSG's performances.
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  • 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Drop deep, cash in - why Kane can be England's free-scoring false nine
  • 3:11 PMBBC Sport — Drop deep, cash in - why Kane can be England's free-scoring false nine
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How has Harry Kane managed to enjoy the best goalscoring season of his career at Bayern Munich when dropping deep so often? Thomas Tuchel knows - and England might now feel the benefit.

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How has Harry Kane managed to enjoy the best goalscoring season of his career at Bayern Munich when dropping deep so often? Thomas Tuchel knows - and England might now feel the benefit.

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