
Harry Kane has revealed what it was really like sharing a golf course with United States President Donald Trump, admitting the invitation left him stunned as England prepare for their biggest test of the World Cup so far.The England captain, who leads Thomas Tuchel’s side into Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway, confirmed he spent time with Trump during a visit to Florida around 18 months ago after the US President recently disclosed their meeting.Trump had spoken warmly about the Bayern Munich striker earlier this week, telling reporters: “I think Kane is a great player.”I played golf with him and I like him a lot. He’s a good golfer too. He’s really great.”Now Kane has lifted the lid on the memorable encounter, describing it as an experience unlike any other while praising Trump’s ability on the course.”I played alright to be honest, but 18 months ago he invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach,” Kane explained.”So when the President invites you somewhere, it was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him and obviously play golf with him.”Kane was also full of admiration for Trump’s standard of golf, joking that he hopes to still be striking the ball as well when he reaches the same age.Harry Kane has revealed what it was really like sharing a golf course with United States President Donald Trump, admitting the invitation left him stunned as England prepare for their biggest test of the World Cup so far | GETTYDonald Trump is a huge golf fan | GETTY”His golf is pretty good, to be honest with you. I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age, that’s for sure,” he added.”A unique experience, but I was just grateful that he invited me to play.”Attention quickly turned back to football, however, with England now just three matches away from lifting the World Cup after navigating the tournament without suffering defeat.Tonight, in Norway, they face one of their toughest tests so far.England’s record at the World Cup | GETTY/ GB NEWSThe Three Lions progressed through the group stage before securing victories in both knockout matches inside 90 minutes, but Kane insists the squad has yet to produce its very best performances.The 32-year-old believes England’s experience from recent tournaments has left them far better equipped to deal with the pressure than the youthful side that reached the semi-finals in Russia eight years ago.”In 2018, we were a young, inexperienced team going into the Russia World Cup,” he said.”We’re now coming off the back of two major finals in the last three tournaments, a semi-final and quarter-final in the World Cup and now another quarter-final.”Kane believes those experiences will prove invaluable as the margins become increasingly fine in the latter stages of the competition.”A lot of these players have played in big games, in big moments, we’re more prepared for this situation, but as you know, you still have to go out there and perform at your highest level,” he continued.”We’re at the stage of the tournament now where any small difference, any percentage that you’re not with it, can be the difference between going through and not.”Despite England’s impressive results so far, Kane remains convinced there is another gear waiting to be unlocked.Harry Kane believes England can go up a level in tonight’s seismic showdown with Norway | GETTY”The last couple of games you’re at the stage of the tournament you’re expected to win as the England national team,” he said.”We’re coming into a period now – the quarter-finals – we need to show the best version of ourselves.”I still think there are still levels we can reach as a team that we haven’t quite reached yet at this tournament.”Now’s the time to express that.”