Harry Kane, the captain of England and Tottenham Hotspur, has spoken out over Erling Haaland's season-opening performance for Manchester City.
For the Blues, Haaland has had a brilliant start to the season. In just 10 competitive outings so far, he has scored 14 goals.
Before the former Borussia Dortmund player transferred to the Etihad Stadium, City was considering signing Kane as their new centre forward. In the summer of 2021, a deal for Kane appeared to be close, but it ultimately fell through.
Currently on international duty with England, the 29-year-old discussed the talents of the young Norwegian and how well he has been playing so far. “Especially in the Premier League when you’re coming up against the best strikers, it pushes every player around you to be better,” Kane explained.
“Everyone’s talking about Haaland because he’s had an incredible start to the season, so rightly so. As you know me, I don’t focus on too many other people, I focus on myself and what I can do.
“We’ve had a good start to the season with Spurs, we probably haven’t played our best football but that’s a good sign to be where we are knowing we can improve. And it’s probably one of the best starts I’ve had in the Premier League.”
Kane has certainly started this season brighter than last having notched six goals in just seven Premier League matches. Spurs were scheduled to face City on Saturday, September 10 however the game was postponed following the death of the Queen.