Harry Kane had 'bad habits' at Tottenham as Mauricio Pochettino reveals details of frank conversation with Bayern Munich striker

Pochettino explained that Kane's rise was not immediate and required a significant shift in the player's daily approach to his craft. The manager highlighted the importance of the striker's intelligence in accepting difficult feedback and making the necessary changes to his diet and physical preparation.

Reflecting on those early days during an appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, Pochettino said: "When Tim Sherwood left the club and we arrived, I think Harry Kane was the third or the fourth striker. When we started to work with Harry, we saw that his mindset was determined to be successful.

"It's true he didn’t have the best habits, but after we had a talk with him, he was very intelligent and was quick to change those habits (training, food etc). We feel proud, but it's him and the people that are next to him that made him successful."

Beyond discussing Kane’s development, Pochettino expressed a deep emotional connection to the Premier League and his former club. Now preparing to lead the United States at the 2026 World Cup, the coach suggested that his philosophy remains perfectly aligned with the culture of English football.

Discussing his affection for the Spurs project and the possibility of an eventual return to the division, he added: "One day, yes, because I really like England. I think my human profile and coach profile match very well with the Premier League and with the culture, the idea, the idiosyncrasy, and the philosophy.

"I really love Tottenham. It's one of the most important parts of my life as a coach and in my personal life too. I can talk from my experience in Tottenham - and what I can tell you for me it's one of the biggest clubs in the world. I think when we were competing there, we were competing with big people."

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