Maddison didn't join Tottenham for Kane and looks to emulate other England icon

Tottenham star James Maddison has insisted he did not sign for the club to play with Harry Kane. Settling into life in north London has so far been a breeze for the 26-year-old, who admits it’…

Maddison and Kane played together for Spurs during pre-seasonCredit: Getty

Speaking to The Sun, he said: “I wasn’t naive enough to go there thinking there wasn’t a chance Kane could leave Tottenham. I wasn’t going to Tottenham for Kane. “There were connotations around more negative, defensive football and I didn’t feel any hangover from that. Everyone was on a fresh slate and there was a really good energy and feel about the club.

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