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Obsession with scoring can work against 'assassin' Kane - Pochettino

The Spurs boss thinks his star man may be overly single-minded on the pitch as he worries about getting goals more than he should

For most managers having a player with an eye for goal is a great thing, but Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino believes it could actually be a hindrance to star striker Harry Kane.

The 25-year-old netted his 150th goal for Spurs in a Champions League win over PSV midweek and has put to bed any doubts about his form following a five-match run without a goal early in the season.

Kane has rolled up eight goals in 11 games since his slow start, and while that would come as a blessing to many managers, Pochettino believes Kane's obsession with scoring actually hinders the England star's overall play when he isn't finding the net regularly.