Bayern saviour Harry Kane demands 'courage and passion' as Bundesliga giants gear up for top-of-the-table showdown against Bayer Leverkusen

Harry Kane claimed Bayern Munich need to show courage and passion as they gear up to face Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen next week.

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• Kane equalled Luca Toni's record
• Scored 24th Bundesliga goal for Bayern
• Take on league leaders Leverkusen next

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Kane equalled the 17-year-old goal record of Luca Toni as he netted his 24th Bundesliga goal for Bayern Munich in their 2-1 win against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday. After the win, the England international claimed that their real test will be against league leaders Bayer Leverkusen and the team need to be fired up for the clash.

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  WHAT HARRY KANE SAID

  Speaking to reporters, Kane said: "We know Saturday it'll be a really tough test. They're a good side and play good football, but as always football is about more than that. You have to fight, show some courage and passion. And that's what we'll do."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The former Tottenham star has enjoyed a rich vein of form since moving to Munich in the summer. The striker has scored 28 goals across all competitions in 27 appearances and has provided eight assists. He is on course to beat Robert Lewandowski's 41 goals in a league season in 2020-21.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN MUNICH?

  Kane and Co. are currently two points behind Xabi Alonso's side in the league and will face them on Saturday in a crucial Bundesliga clash.