H. Kane, striker for FC Bayern Munich, was interviewed by Hargreaves. During the interview, H. Kane reflected on his performance in the past season, scoring 73 goals for club and country, and discussed various topics including the Ballon d'Or, his personal form, Kompany's coaching, his Bayern teammates, Champions League ambitions, and his life in Munich. This is the third part of the interview.

How close do you think this team is to winning the Champions League?

We're very close, really. I think last season, our eventual elimination came down to fine margins only. We lost to the team that won the Champions League two seasons in a row, so there's nothing to be ashamed of.

But going into this season, we simply have the mindset that this must be our year. We have to find a way to make it happen. As time goes on and the coach continues to work with us for another year, I think everyone will know each other better and we can bring out the best in one another.

That said, the Champions League isn't just about being the best team. Sometimes you need things to go your way at the right time. You have to try to avoid injuries and make sure your best players are fit and available. So there are many factors involved in a Champions League campaign.

Actually, in the season before this one—Kompany's first season as coach—I felt we had a good chance. But last season felt especially promising. Our two matches against Paris Saint-Germain, particularly the first one, were truly intense games between two of the best teams. I think this season will be similar.

The key is whether we can find those small differences that help us overcome this hurdle and stay committed to our goal of winning the Champions League. That's my goal, and it's the goal of the entire team. When you play for a club like this, at the start of every season, that's the standard everyone is committed to.

You're not just an exceptional goalscorer, but now you have a much clearer leadership responsibility. You're England captain, England's all-time leading goalscorer, and the English player with the most goals in World Cup history. Beyond all that, you're also a mentor to these younger players. How important are these responsibilities to you?

I think this is something I'm still learning every year. I'd say that especially over the last two or three years, I've definitely become a better leader and understand my role in that much more. As you get to know yourself better and get to know other players better, you realize that everyone is different.

Everyone has different characteristics and different motivations. One player might need you to shout at them a bit, while another might need you to put an arm around them and offer support.

It's the same with the England national team. I still remember my first England camp when Wayne Rooney was captain, and we had players like Michael Carrick—everything moved very quickly.

So you have to remind yourself not to forget that, because now there are players coming to their first England camp, and they might look at me and other experienced players the way I looked at those players back then. So you have to make sure you're still willing to invest your time, not just thinking about yourself but also caring about the people around you, so the team can be as good as possible.

Beyond your success on the pitch, you also do things off the pitch. Can you tell us about the foundation you've established and what it means to you?

I think mental health is being discussed more and more now, and it's an important part of life. The reason this is particularly close to my heart is because I've experienced many highs and lows on the journey to becoming a professional footballer.

When I was young, people told me I wasn't good enough, so I understand those feelings. Having faced those mental challenges also helps me understand young boys and girls better when I speak to them now. I think the most important thing is being willing to be more open about your feelings.

Nowadays, with social media and the internet, it's easy to feel like others are doing better than you or that their lives are better than yours. But you have to understand that the most important thing is to keep doing what you're doing and believe in yourself.

Belief in yourself is one of the things I've always valued most, and I tell this to many people—not just young boys and girls, but everyone. Believe in yourself, work hard, and your opportunity will come eventually. I believe this foundation will continue to grow.

As my career gradually winds down, we may need to take on more responsibility. But I'm really proud we were able to establish it, and I think we've already done a lot of meaningful work.

It's been a long journey from Chingford to today.

Yes, Chingford, that's right. It's crazy, really. That's the time I just mentioned—when you dreamed of playing for Tottenham Hotspur or England one day. I never thought FC Bayern Munich would be part of that dream back then.

But you were a Beckham fan as a child, weren't you?

Yes, David Beckham was absolutely my idol. He went to the same school as me, and we grew up in the same area. When I was young, he was also England captain. So for me, everything made me want to follow in his footsteps. That's a truly wonderful memory.

When you're playing school football, you're just a kid with nothing else on your mind—just thinking about scoring goals and playing football. I don't think I seriously thought about becoming a professional footballer when I was eleven or twelve. Back then, it was just a dream.

Think about English players like Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney... The last English player to win the Ballon d'Or was Michael Owen. Will you be next?

I hope so, but that's not in my control. It's up to you and those responsible for voting. However, I've done everything I could in the last season. As I just mentioned, I'm incredibly proud of everything I achieved last season. We'll have to wait and see what happens next.

We're all very proud of you. Keep up the great work, good luck, and I hope you win eventually.

Thank you.

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