Antonio Conte says he feels ‘very lucky’ having a ‘world-class striker’ at Tottenham Hotspur in Harry Kane as he sets the standards for others to follow, via quotes by football.london.
The 28-year-old is currently enjoying his best run of form in front of goal so far this season. Kane has scored five goals over his last four Premier League appearances, while also laying on one. He had only hit home five over his prior 21 games this term, along with two assists.
Results have also improved in line with Kane’s lethal spell helping to beat Manchester City, Leeds United and Everton. Spurs had lost their last three matches with an aggregate score of 7-2 before Kane fired a brace at the Etihad Stadium to stun the leaders away from home.
Conte will hope Kane’s prolific run continues on Saturday when Tottenham travel north to face Manchester United. Spurs trail the fifth-place Red Devils by two-points in the race for Champions League qualification. So, they can stamp a mark with two games still in hand.
Conte feels ‘very lucky’ to have ‘world-class’ Kane at Tottenham
Kane has thrilled Conte since the Italian took up Tottenham’s offer to replace Nuno Espirito Santo as manager in November. But it is not just the England captain’s on-field displays the 52-year-old appreciates. Instead, his endless endeavour to offer an option also stands outs.
“We are talking about a world-class striker,” Conte said. “I’m very lucky to have a player like him. We’re talking about a fantastic player, but also a fantastic person. He’s always available, he’s an example to the other players.”
Conte may also need Kane to offer an example on the pitch when Tottenham travel to face Manchester United. The Red Devils have won the last two meetings between the clubs with a 6-1 aggregate score. Spurs won the last clash at Old Trafford 6-1 with Kane scoring twice.
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