Harry Kane

He’s not content just being a world-class footballer. He is the general at Tottenham Hotspur, who top the table despite selling their talisman.

I was in charge of a soccer team. In some small sense, I was participating in the beautiful game.

Rather than chase a single heir, Spurs could replace Kane by committee; in other words, they could build an attacking unit that replicates his output.

Spurs will be Postecoglou’s first true test at the top level, but his squad is drilled for the counterattacking, transitional football of Conte and Mourinho. To implement his style, he faces yet another painful rebuild.

Soccer wasn’t just guys passing a ball around a field. It was this feeling — lightning in a bottle. It didn’t matter that I was disabled and couldn’t even imagine myself playing the sport.

As football season ends, focus moves from pitch to market. In this series, I’ll assess the needs of clubs around Europe and suggest new signings. This week, it’s Tottenham Hotspur — an impartial first pick.

While awaiting further investment from ENIC, Spurs should spend the money they have more wisely. Years of poor recruitment have left the squad stale and bloated.

Because Southgate’s team is not expected to lift the trophy at Wembley on July 11, it is in the perfect position to do just that.

The road to this season’s Champions League finals has been paved by both surprise and lack thereof. This week’s matchups reflect those two opposites.