"Bayern Munich star striker and England men's national team captain Harry Kane is sounding pretty serious about giving it the ol' National Football League try one day. Kane's sweet striking ability, particularly in the pressure situation of a penalty kick, is drawing hopes that he can translate those skills from round balls to oblong ovals. Recently, he admitted an NFL future is still 'back of mind' - and one American star would welcome him."
"That would be Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning, who was quoted in German outlet Sport Bild as saying of Kane's potential: "Of course he could. The New York Giants would welcome Harry Kane as their new kicker anytime." Manning's former team is having a situation at the placekicker position this week. Scottish-born Graham Gano is out injured and the Giants are scrambling to decide on a replacement."
Harry Kane, Bayern Munich striker and England captain, is considering a future in the NFL as a kicker. His penalty-kick proficiency suggests transferable accuracy under pressure. He acknowledged an NFL future remains 'back of mind' while expecting many more years in soccer. Eli Manning welcomed the idea, saying the New York Giants would welcome Kane as their kicker. The Giants face a vacancy after Graham Gano suffered an injury and the team is scrambling for a replacement. Kane described the prospect of reaching the highest level in both soccer and American football as very special.
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