Harry Kane's former EFL manager details unusual penalty practice technique that saw him refuse help

Kane's former former Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade reveals the striker's meticulous penalty practice routine from his early career, refusing keeper assistance to focus purely on his run-up and placement.

Harry Kane missed a penalty in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, striking the crossbar from 12 yards. It was his second penalty miss of the season after hitting the woodwork for England against Spain in September.

Russell Slade, who managed Kane during his loan spell at Leyton Orient in 2011, has revealed details of the striker's meticulous penalty preparation from his early career. Speaking on Sunday Edition, Slade recalled: "He would spend 20 minutes, half an hour, just practicing the run up and exactly where he was placing the ball, time after time. I actually remember asking him one day, 'do you need a keeper?' He said, 'no, thank you, it's ok.' It was just about his run up and where he was going to plant the ball."

Slade also praised Kane's character and dedication as a teenager, noting his calm demeanor and eagerness to learn from senior players. Kane has now missed 16 penalties in competitive matches throughout his career, though he has converted 113 of his 129 attempts, with his most recent success coming against Arsenal in the Champions League last month.