Harry Kane reveals real reason he quit Premier League for Bayern Munich

England captain Harry Kane has revealed that Thomas Tuchel has entrusted him with additional leadership duties. Kane enjoys a robust working relationship with Tuchel, who encourages his captain to deliver team talks and be a more vocal presence both on the field and in the changing room.

The Bayern Munich striker also disclosed that Jude Bellingham is now part of England's leadership group, alongside Marc Guehi, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. Kane said: "He [Tuchel] was the main reason why I ended up going to Bayern Munich, first and foremost. I love his energy, I love what he wanted to do and how he wanted to play. So, having that relationship from the first moment I met him sets you on a good path.

"I think when he got the job, he very much saw me as a big leader in the group, and someone who was going to help him in many ways with some of the players, some of the staff, getting to know the culture, getting to know a lot of the good things we'd done, how to keep those moments.

"From my point of view, being a little bit older and wiser, more experienced ... to try and push this group, to try and take it to the level I know we can reach. I feel like maybe there's a bit of added responsibility on that.

"We have some newer leaders coming through, rather than some of the guys like Walks (Kyle Walker) and Harry Maguire, who were a big part of the leadership group in the past. We've got new ones like Marc and Jude and Bukayo, Dec obviously.

"So maybe just a bit more added responsibility to help those guys and to lead by example in that way. I just feel in a good moment.

"Always when you're in good form yourself and you're feeling confident, that gives you more expression to be a bit louder and be a bit more expressive in the changing-room or on the pitch.

"I always try and do it anyway but, yeah, I just think maybe the form that I'm in helps me to do that a little bit more as well."

Kane also acknowledged it was positive to have Bellingham rejoin the squad following his two-match absence.

He added: "It is good to see him back with us. Jude is one of the best players, playing at a high level at one of the biggest clubs in the world."