We know what he did last summer. There was Manchester City on his mind and confusion about his late return for pre-season training, then the goals did not flow in the usual fashion.
One year on and Harry Kane’s focus could not be sharper as he prepares for another campaign at Tottenham, talking with positivity about the ‘buzz’ in the camp and ‘excitement’ generated by five new signings — with Djed Spence close to making it six.
He is talking of his faith in boss Antonio Conte, who arrived in November and cajoled him back to his best.