Harry Kane’s 39 Premier League goals in 2017 raised the bar significantly, beating Alan Shearer’s record of 36 by three clear goals.
Among the vast number the 24-year-old has netted for Tottenham, a handful stand out as being indicative of Kane’s qualities, namely world-class finishes from various positions on the field.
Care to remind yourself of some of those you might have forgotten?
3️⃣9️⃣ @premierleague goals in 2017!
Relive @HKane‘s record-breaking year in 6️⃣0️⃣ seconds! ?#COYS pic.twitter.com/OZUDkpJcVr
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 29, 2017
The striker seems pleased with his efforts this year, but the question remains, which goals stood out from the pack?
Goal 2
No, not the feature-length film about Santiago Munez’s move to Real Madrid. Kane nipped in front of a Watford defender to score his second league goal of the year, demonstrating his excellent movement before prodding the ball high into the net.
Goal 8
This time against Stoke, Kane’s left-foot volley away from the goalkeeper and into the corner of the net was a remarkable finish.
Looking back at 2017 like… ⚽?
Great to break the record for @premierleague goals in a calendar year but couldn’t do it without my teammates! ? #COYS #THFC #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/YOEcQcbGcs
— Harry Kane (@HKane) December 27, 2017
Goal 22
Take another look, and see for yourself if Kane meant it or not.
Goal 27
Almost Gareth Bale-esque, this one. A run across the face of goal and a strike that was in from the moment it left his boot.
Goal 39
And the last of the year, an exquisitely timed run followed by a chipped finish that really was the icing on Kane’s 2017 cake.
He’s only gone and done it. First Shearer’s record and now Messi’s total is surpassed. Well played @HKane. Absolutely magnificent achievement.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 26, 2017
Will Kane beat his own record in 2018?
