James Maddison shares about wearing No71 shirt at Tottenham and the resulting changing room ‘stick’
In a recent interview with Amazon Prime, James Maddison shared some lighthearted banter that he received from his Tottenham teammates after taking over Harry Kane’s No. 10 shirt. The England star revealed that he and Kane joked about the number, and he expressed his enjoyment of the pressure that comes with fulfilling the role of wearing such an iconic shirt. Despite suffering an ankle injury, Maddison remains hopeful about his recovery. Additionally, the article delves into Maddison’s passion for Harry Potter, showing a different side to the footballer off the pitch.
TOTTENHAM STAR MADDISON takes on Kane’s iconic No10 shirt
In a recent interview with Amazon Prime, James Maddison of Tottenham discussed the banter he received from his teammates after being given Harry Kane’s No10 shirt following the striker’s departure to Bayern Munich. Maddison had previously worn the No71 shirt during pre-season, leading to jokes from his pals about waiting for Kane to leave. The England star revealed that he and Kane had also joked about the number, but he expressed his love for the pressure of fulfilling the England captain’s boots.
Despite suffering an ankle injury that is expected to keep him sidelined until the new year, Maddison has had an excellent start to the season with three goals and five assists in 11 Premier League games. He also provided a positive update on his recovery, saying that it is healing well, albeit at a slow pace.
In addition to his football career, Maddison also revealed his love for Harry Potter, proudly displaying merchandise on his walls and even receiving an authentic signed Daniel Radcliffe signature for his birthday. It seems that the Tottenham star is just as dedicated to his off-field interests as he is to his on-field performance.
