Harry Kane hits back at Michael Owen as England legends clash

Harry Kane has fired back at Michael Owen, insisting the former England striker is mistaken for suggesting the Three Lions skipper chose the soft option by moving to Bayern Munich. England legend Owen branded Kane as 'nuts' for making the switch to the German powerhouse from Tottenham for £85m in 2023.

Owen argued that securing the Bundesliga title with Bayern was hardly a 'great achievement', given their dominance in recent years. Meanwhile, other detractors have suggested the inferior quality of German football might diminish Kane's abilities - potentially hampering his international performances.

However, Kane has dismissed Owen's criticism, insisting he harbours no second thoughts about his Bayern switch - claiming the club has elevated his game to new heights.

The 32-year-old striker has netted 65 goals in 65 league outings - and an impressive 91 strikes in 100 matches across all competitions.

He clinched the Bundesliga title last season - his maiden major honour - whilst also guiding Bayern to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Kane, who will captain England in Tuesday's vital World Cup qualifier against Serbia, said: "I heard it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

"I've spent a bit of time with him, but don't know him well, obviously he is a Premier League great and an England great as well, so I'll respect him as a person.

"But ultimately, as he will know, everyone's career is different. Everyone's decisions and motivations are different.

"I know he was insinuating I went just for the trophy, but it was to be at the highest level for as long as possible.

"And I'm really happy in that sense of playing big games, title runs, big Champions League matches, Club World Cup finals.

"I feel I'm improving as a player. I'm pushing my limits as a player in terms of goalscoring and just improving.

"It's hard not to hear things these days, but the decisions are best for me and I'm really happy that I made that decision - and very happy at Bayern Munich now."