Tottenham legend sticks up for Harry Kane.
Harry Kane is the man of the moment after netting five goals in two games for England at the World Cup.
Some fans of rivals Liverpool are finding it tough to appreciate his success.
After a rivalry between Kane and Salah for the Premier League golden boot, there is some resentment towards Kane’s tournament exploits.
One Liverpool fan account criticised Kane for taking England’s second penalty – even though he is the team’s designated spot kick taker.
The account suggested Kane should have let John Stones take the spot penalty and clinch a surprise hat-trick, questioning the Tottenham star’s leadership credentials.
Former Tottenham captain Graham Roberts was not impressed, hitting back and defending Kane from the criticism.
Kane still leads the World Cup golden boot race after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty for Portugal last night against Iran which would have tied him.
He takes on Belgium next, and Spurs teammates Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld.
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