Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane enjoyed an NFL crossover after meeting up with several icons of the sport at the Allianz Arena.

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• Kane meets former NFL stars
• Welcomes them to Allianz Arena
• Bayern to host Giants vs Panthers

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Ahead of the New York Giants facing the Carolina Panthers at Bayern's stadium on Sunday, the England international swapped jerseys with former New York Giants star Victor Cruz and ex-Carolina Panthers players Thomas Davis Senior, Steve Smith Senior, and Jonathan Stewart this week.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Former Tottenham striker Kane has admitted he is a huge NFL fan, having attended multiple games, and previously suggested he would like to give the sport a go as a kicker in "ten or 12 years". So getting the chance to meet these former players will have been a huge treat for the 31-year-old.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  This upcoming match marks the third-straight year that Germany has hosted an NFL regular-season game as part of the league's international expansion. Germany boasts one of the NFL's largest fanbases outside of the United States.

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• WHAT NEXT?

  Before this upcoming NFL clash, Kane – who is set to play for England later this month for their Nations League matches – is likely to be in action for Bundesliga table-toppers Bayern away to FC St. Pauli on Saturday afternoon.

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