Former England striker Michael Owen says he was mistaken in earlier views about what makes a top striker, arguing that Harry Kane’s rise shows development through work rather than an instinctive “born” talent. In the pieces published by Mail Online and the Daily Mail, Owen reflects on how his own perspective has changed as he has gotten older. He credits Kane’s consistent improvement and describes Kane’s approach as being shaped by relentless effort rather than an innate finishing instinct. The articles present Owen’s opinion that Kane has become England’s best-ever striker, while also contrasting Kane’s path with the idea of a natural, immediate goal-scoring gift. Overall, both sources focus on Owen’s personal assessment of Kane’s progression and his belief that Kane has earned his status through sustained refinement and performance over time, not only through early instincts.