Wearing colour-co-ordinated tangerine outfits, they appear like simply one other teenage couple heading off to the college promenade, posing excitedly, if reasonably nervously, of their most interesting threads.
Who might have foretold that 13 years on, that barely awkward-looking younger man in a brown swimsuit would turn into entrusted with the goals of a nation as he captained England of their quest for World Cup glory in Qatar, and that his girlfriend holding him tight can be there cheering from the stands?
For the romance between Harry Kane and his spouse Kate Goodland is extraordinary not for being cast in some glitzy A-list nightclub, however for its longevity, stability and normality – uncommon components for a relationship on this planet of top-flight soccer.
Even when the charming pre-prom picture was taken in 2009, the couple, now each 29, had identified one another for a dozen years, assembly on the age of simply 4 at Larkswood Main Faculty in Chingford, East London.
Harry Kane and Katie Goodland are pictured previous to their faculty promenade
England’s ahead Harry Kane talks along with his spouse Katie Goodland after defeating Wales 3-0 within the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B soccer match between Wales and England on the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on November 29, 2022
And though they lived simply ten minutes aside, they got here, like a modern-day Romeo and Juliet, from homes divided by historic grudge: he was an Arsenal fan, whereas she got here from a household of die-hard Tottenham supporters.
They have been mates for years earlier than turning into boyfriend and girlfriend, and finally husband and spouse. However Kate is the antithesis of the archetypal WAG. There is not any ego, no cosmetic surgery, no hair extensions and – bar the odd designer purse – no outrageous trend statements.
And as a substitute of swanning from spa session to occasion, she has a profitable profession as a private coach, having gained a level in sports activities science, and infrequently she shares her exercises on Instagram to encourage her 225,000 followers. She additionally confirmed her sporting prowess throughout the Euros final 12 months, beating the goalkeeper a number of occasions in a pop-up penalty competitors arrange exterior Wembley Stadium.
Kate combines her skilled life with being a mom to the three younger youngsters she has with Harry. So whereas the opposite England WAGs have fashioned social cliques, she prefers to spend time along with her household and mates she has identified since childhood.
She has one other key function, too – holding her husband grounded, irrespective of his successes. ‘She brings me again all the way down to earth,’ Harry has revealed. ‘If I rating a hat-trick, Kate will say, ‘Nicely accomplished, you may make me a cup of tea whenever you get dwelling.’ She’s not afraid to take the mickey out of herself or me.’
That, say mates, is as a result of she is ‘regular’, and since their down-to-earth relationship lengthy predates Harry’s fame and fortune.
David Beckham poses for {a photograph} with pupils from his old skool throughout the launch of ‘The David Beckham Academy’ in London 14 March, 2005. On the best is future England footballer Harry Kane. On the left is his future fiancee Katie Goodland
Harry Kane of England and spouse Katie Goodland as he holds a Man of the Match award England v Senegal, FIFA World Cup 2022, Spherical of 16
Katie Jane Goodland – to make use of her full maiden identify – grew up simply three streets away from Kane in a semi-detached, four-bedroom dwelling along with her mum Kelly and pop Gary, who owns a metal and gear enterprise. She has a youthful brother named Tom from whom she inherited her love of soccer – and Tottenham Hotspur.
Though Harry was a fan of their North London rivals, he and Kate turned inseparable. They might usually stroll the brief distance to high school collectively after Harry known as in at hers. And collectively, they each moved on from Larkswood Main to Chingford Basis Faculty, whose former pupils embrace one other England skipper, David Beckham.
When Beckham opened his soccer academy in Greenwich in 2005, a small variety of pupils got the possibility to attend and each Harry and Kate, then 12, efficiently put themselves ahead.
Each have been exceptionally sporty at college. Kate was the extra educational of the 2, whereas Harry had his eye firmly on turning into a soccer star. By this level, he had been signed as much as the Spurs academy, which certainly will need to have elevated him within the eyes of Kate’s household.
Because the day drew to an in depth, Beckham posed for {a photograph} with them each, Harry along with his head shaved and Kate, one of many few women there, sporting her blonde hair in two French plaits. The image was unearthed just a few years in the past, immediately going viral.
One supply mentioned: ‘David thought it could be a pleasant contact to ask a few pupils from his old skool to see the academy, play some soccer and meet him.
‘It was a very special occasion for Harry and Kate to kick a ball round after which have an image with David afterwards.’
Harry Kane of England with spouse Katie and his Man of the Match award 4.12.2022England v Senegal, FIFA World Cup – Spherical of 16
The Kanes are pictured holding their youngsters on this social media publish from Kate
As their faculty years went on, Harry and Kate went from being mates to 2 youngsters who slowly turned boyfriend and girlfriend.
Buddies say their early dates consisted of walks within the close by Epping Forest and evenings out at native eating places. They might additionally knock again the odd vodka cocktail at ‘kitchen events’ with their loyal faculty mates of their mother and father’ homes. One buddy mentioned: ‘It was so candy. That they had a lot in frequent and their households turned intertwined as they lived so shut, then slowly they began relationship. It’s a actually beautiful love story.’
Harry signed an expert contract with Tottenham on the age of 16. A number of years later, he and Kate moved into their very own dwelling collectively.
They cemented their romance with a cute chocolate labrador named Shamus. They took him on their romantic walks in Epping Forest.
As Kane’s profession turned extra profitable, their way of life turned extra lavish. Their first vacation, in 2014, was to Thailand the place they rode an elephant, went snorkelling and visited quite a few vacationer points of interest earlier than stopping off in Dubai on their approach dwelling.
Harry was barely recognised on that journey, however issues have been to vary the next 12 months, when he turned the Premier League’s high goalscorer. They jetted off to the Bahamas, New York and Portugal and dined at upmarket London eating places Novikov and Zuma. However they nonetheless loved nights out at Sheesh, their favorite native hangout in Chigwell, Essex.
England’s Harry Kane kisses his spouse Katie Goodland within the stands after the FIFA World Cup Group B match on the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar
But their dwelling life modified considerably as they determined to construct their very own home near the place they grew up. The £17 million mansion incorporates a cinema, a golf room and a shocking staircase.
However Kane believes that having Kate in his life for thus lengthy meant she was properly positioned to deal with his fame exploding.
On the time, he advised Esquire journal: ‘We went to high school collectively, so she’s seen my complete profession. In fact, she’s discovering it slightly loopy. I feel she’s even been within the papers a few occasions taking the canine out.’
Their canine now included two extra labradors, Wilson and Brady, each named after American soccer quarterbacks: Russell Wilson of the Denver Broncos, and Tom Brady, previously of the New England Patriots, who’s Harry’s sporting hero.
The Kanes quickly welcomed daughter Ivy, now 5, and shortly afterwards, whereas the household have been on vacation within the Bahamas, Harry popped the query on the seashore.
He shared the second along with his 12 million Instagram followers, writing ‘She mentioned sure’ alongside {a photograph} of him proposing.
They then had one other daughter, Vivi, now three.
The Kanes are pictured holding their youngsters in Qatar following a World Cup match
The Kane household are seen on the stadium in Qatar on this social media publish from Kate
Kate made a uncommon resolution to go lavish for her hen do, flying to Las Vegas on a non-public jet with a bunch of mates.
She saved her Instagram followers up to date on the occasion, and was pictured wearing a full England equipment with ‘Kane 9’ on the again as she boarded the aircraft.
Whereas Harry remained at dwelling concluding the season with Tottenham, the complete hen occasion wore Harry Kane masks.
Kate additionally went to a pool occasion on the unique Encore Seashore Membership, the place she was dressed as an angel, and went to see Calvin Harris on the Omnia membership in Caesars Palace as she celebrated her ultimate days as an single girl.
In June 2019, the pair jetted off to get married. The unique location was saved secret from all however the small and unique visitor record, comprising largely the couple’s households and mates from their faculty days – though Kane’s Tottenham teammates Matt Doherty and Eric Dier, plus Dier’s fiancee Anna Modler, have been thought to have been there. Kate’s seven bridesmaids have been her mates from faculty.
Once more, Harry proudly posted an image of the couple on Instagram, him in a black tuxedo, Kate in a white robe. ‘Lastly bought to marry my greatest buddy!’ he wrote, including the easy message to his spouse: ‘I really like you.’
Consistent with the marriage’s intimate really feel, the newlyweds hosted a enjoyable sporting occasion, with some pleasant competitors for the ‘Kaneland Video games’ between Group Harry and Group Kate.
Final 12 months, the Kanes welcomed their third youngster, a son named Louis. Now there’s certainly just one factor lacking from their household dwelling: a World Cup winner’s medal.
