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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes Roberto Firmino is the closest thing to Harry Kane in the Premier League

Jurgen Klopp believes his forward Roberto Firmino is the closest the Premier League has to another Harry Kane.

Firmino was regarded as a 'false No 9' at the start of the season and eyebrows were raised that he started ahead of Daniel Sturridge and more orthodox centre-forwards.

Yet the Brazilian has justified Klopp’s faith with 19 goals this season and ahead of Sunday's big game against Spurs at Anfield, the Liverpool manager thinks he and Kane share a lot in common.

Brazilian Roberto Firmino has been leading the line for the Liverpool this season
Brazilian Roberto Firmino has been leading the line for the Liverpool this season

‘Of all the strikers we have in England, they are the most similar – they're everywhere.