England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game

England captain Harry Kane has confirmed a "surreal" golf outing with former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the experience and praising the former president's game. Trump had earlier spoken about playing golf with the star striker, calling him a "great player" and a "good golfer."

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He invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. So yeah, when the president invites you somewhere ... It was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him and obviously play golf with him.

Kane revealed the round took place in Palm Beach, Florida, approximately 18 months ago. "He invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. So yeah, when the president invites you somewhere... It was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him and obviously play golf with him," Kane told reporters in Miami on Friday, on the eve of England's World Cup quarter-final match against Norway.

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His golf is pretty good, to be honest. I hope I can play as well as him when I'm his age. So yeah, unique experience and I was just grateful he invited me down to play.

The Bayern Munich forward added that Trump's golf game was "pretty good." Kane expressed a desire to play as well as Trump in his later years, calling it a "unique experience" and expressing gratitude for the invitation.

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Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!

Trump had initially complimented Kane on his Truth Social platform after England's victory over Mexico in the World Cup's last-16 stage, writing, "Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!" The following day, he disclosed their golf encounter.

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I think Kane is a great player. I played golf with him and I like him a lot. He's a good golfer. He's really great.