Harry Kane gives his take on 'unique' Club World Cup as England hitman prepares to lead the line for Bayern Munich at expanded summer tournament

Bayern play in the Club World Cup next month as the Bundesliga giants prepare to take on Auckland City, Boca Juniors, and Benfica in the group stages of the expanded competition. The new tournament will feature 32 teams for the first time and Kane is hopeful of adding another trophy to his cabinet after finally ending his long-running curse by winning the Bundesliga.

The England captain scored 38 goals in 46 games in all competitions, but has never played in the Club World Cup. Now, he has expressed his excitement at attempting to make his mark in the tournament, which is being held in the United States. He believes it will serve as something of a preview for the 2026 World Cup, which will also be held in the US, as well as Mexico and Canada.

Kane told the FIFA website:“It’s going to be unique, playing this type of major tournament with your club is different to what’s been done in the past but I think it’s going to be a great experience.

“Going out to the US, as well, a year before the World Cup itself will be a great chance to get to know some of the stadiums and get to know the fans out there. It’s going to be a really great tournament. As always, when it’s the first of any type of tournament, people are wondering how it’s going to go but I’m really excited for it."

Bayern start their tournament on June 15, against Auckland. Kane will be hopeful of making a mark in that contest.