One of the Best Young Strikers in the World: Tottenham’s Very Own, Harry Kane

Jul 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane (18) celebrates after scoring against the MLS All Stars during the first half of the 2015 MLS All Star Game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane (18) celebrates after scoring against the MLS All Stars during the first half of the 2015 MLS All Star Game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Getting Loaned to Different Clubs for First-team Experience

Playing for Leyton Orient While on Loan

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Looking at the above numbers from Harry Kane’s loan stint with Leyton Orient we can conclude one thing. He wasn’t thought highly of. With only nine appearances as a starter and nine more as a substitute, Kane was getting just enough playing time. But not that much.

To also sit on the bench for seven games is a tough pill to swallow when you know you can play. Everyone has that feeling. Whether they’re a youth player, a regular first-team starter who got benched due to a dip in form or an aging veteran. Footballers just want to play.

That said, the only silver lining from Harry Kane’s loan spell with Leyton Orient is that he managed to score three goals as a substitute. Yeah, three goals is a small amount but that’s not the point. The point is, he scored as a substitute — he made an impact with barely any playing time. Three goals in 233 minutes is pretty darn good,

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