Harry Kane has been told how he could become an NFL kicker, with American football superstar DeAndre Hopkins offering useful advice.

• Three Lions captain is a big NFL fan
• Has spoken of move into place kicking
• Hopkins believes crossover is possible

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  England captain Kane has never hidden his love for gridiron, with the prolific frontman nailing his colours to the New England Patriots mast. He has spoken in the past of potentially exploring a new challenge in the United States once his career in soccer circles comes to a close.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Questions have been asked of whether someone like Kane, with their obvious ball-striking qualities taken into account, could casually swap one form of football for another. The Bayern Munich frontman would not be the first to tread that path.

• WHAT HOPKINS SAID

  Hopkins, who has graced the Super Bowl during his distinguished career, sees no reason why Kane could not convert his skill set. The Baltimore Ravens wide receiver told FIFA’s when asked about a possible crossover: “I think they'll be embraced. Kicking has evolved to where anyone can come in. If you have a love for the game of football, we're going to embrace you. Just do things right. Come in and work and obviously make field goals. I don't think we care who it is or where they're from. Just knock it down.”

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Several kickers currently plying their trade in the NFL grew up playing soccer – including Dallas Cowboys star Brandon Aubrey, who was drafted into MLS ranks by Toronto FC back in 2017 before switching to American football.

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