Kane

Now one of England’s biggest stars, it might come as no surprise that, at 11 years old, Harry Kane told David Beckham he was going to captain England.

But coaches’ doubts, disappointing loan spells and crushing defeats often made that dream look impossible.

Discover Harry’s twisting journey, growing up just a stone’s throw from his boyhood club and then going on to become their most lethal striker - and the man who led England to their first European final.

This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format.

Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar, some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are the already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories.

So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.