The prolific former strikers were delighted to see the Tottenham Hotspur man hit the scoresheet against San Marino.
Roy Hodgson may have done Tottenham a big favour on Saturday evening, giving Harry Kane a second-half run out as England beat San Marino 6-0.
The Three Lions boss didn’t necessarily have to take Wayne Rooney off but, once he did, it all made sense – both for Rooney and Kane.
The Tottenham striker netted with a calm & composed chipped finish, which should do his confidence the world of good.
Naturally, the issue with the 22-year-old has never been about his ability and might not even be about his form. It’s to do with his service and getting the right chances.
Against San Marino – and it was only San Marino – Kane got that chance and put it away. While he was at it, he impressed a certain Andy Cole on Twitter…
And England legend Alan Shearer was also pleased to see the Spurs man in among the goals once more:
Soon it’ll be up to Kane to do the same for Tottenham – and against Premier League opposition. Naturally, that will also work in tandem with Mauricio Pochettino’s midfielders and wingers, who will have to offer the 22-year-old the right support. The likes of Clinton Njie and Heung-Min Son may well help, though…
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