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'I didn’t see it coming' - Former Spurs team-mate Townsend surprised by Kane's rise to the top

Harry Kane is “one of the best world”, admits Andros Townsend, but a former team-mate of the Tottenham striker admits he did not see such a rapid rise coming.

A prolific figure in north London has become one of the finest frontmen in the Premier League, with his value now recognised across the planet.

A remarkable haul of goals, which currently stands at 181 in 278 appearances, has seen Kane become a talismanic presence for Spurs.

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Kane is also England captain and a man who regularly finds himself at the centre of speculation regarding big-money transfers.