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The most prolific striker on the planet for one of the biggest and most successful clubs in the world, a captain of his country who could possibly lift the World Cup this summer (ending what is now 60 years of hurt), a husband with four kids who is almost universally respected by fans, opponents and his peers, and a brand ambassador for global brands thanks to deals brokered by towering Mr 15% Charlie Kane, Harry Kane has a lot going for him. So why has the England superstar been such a target for Social Media Disgrace trolling in January?
For all you dinosaurs, boomers and millennials who do not have your finger on the pulse of The Internet – like a modern day Hugh Abbott catching up on the week’s topical slang words and EastEnders highlights with Malcolm Tucker’s Zeitgeist Tape – Kane has unfairly copped a fair amount of stick recently. Take the sketch featuring Kane as a sleep paralysis demon, which in fairness is pretty good, but an unfair assassination of the striker’s interview technique and constant hunt for marginal gains. A further blow for Kane came at the weekend, not only because Bayern Munich actually lost, but also because their conquerors Augsburg had the brass neck to joke online after their 2-1 win that Kane “didn’t show up”. Kane has 21 league goals this season, one fewer than the entire Augsburg team.
