Miroslav Klose, FC Nuremberg boss, explains coaching strikers and what Harry Kane gets right

The work behind goals

Klose scored more than 300 goals during a career that took him through Kaiserslautern, Werder Bremen, Bayern Munich and Lazio. He estimates that all but two came inside the penalty area.

He says teams need a player positioned to finish chances, while training should focus on the final ball, communication and understanding teammates’ strengths. Klose says scoring is a team effort, but a finisher must still be able to put the ball in the net.

A career built over time

Klose was 20 and playing fifth-tier amateur football before his rise to the top level. He made his Bundesliga debut and, two years later, started the 2002 World Cup final, which Germany lost to Brazil.

At 36, he won the 2014 World Cup with Germany. In the 7-1 semi-final against hosts Brazil, he passed Ronaldo’s goal record.

Backing young Nuremberg players

He says he discussed the club’s identity and coaching philosophy with youth coaches after arriving. Nuremberg gives first-team chances to young players when the coaching staff believes they can compete, regardless of the score.

Learning as a coach

Klose previously coached Bayern Munich’s under-17s and says he has improved as a manager over the past three years. He describes himself as eager to learn and says hard work remains central to his approach.

He praised Harry Kane’s quality and effort, saying the striker had worked hard to reach his level. Klose says younger players need time to build the instinct and experience that come with learning what they can do on the pitch.