Harry Kane, the England captain, has modified his penalty-taking approach by learning from Neymar and Mario Balotelli. Previously relying on power and precision, Kane now waits for goalkeeper movement before taking his shot, indicating his commitment to continuous improvement. Despite his recent draw with Bayern Munich and inability to demonstrate this new technique, Kane continues to excel, having the highest involvement in goals among players in Europe's top five leagues. His penalty conversion rate remains the best compared to Neymar and Balotelli, showcasing his effectiveness in this aspect of the game.
Kane acknowledged he is constantly looking for ways to improve, explaining his changing mindset when it comes to penalties.
I think [some players] pop into my head, Balotelli was like this, Neymar was like this.
Despite Kane reviewing Neymar and Balotelli's respective styles, his penalty record while playing in Europe's top five leagues is superior to that duo.
Kane was unable to show off his new spot-kick technique on Wednesday as Bayern were held to a 2-2 draw by Inter.
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