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Man Utd Legend Hails 'Great Goalscorer' Harry Kane Ahead of England's Slovakia Qualifier

Former Manchester United and Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has praised Tottenham's Harry Kane for his goalscoring and leadership abilities.

Kane took his tally of goals for England up to 10 with a brace against Malta on Friday, while he has also established himself as one of the finest forwards in Premier League football during the past three seasons.

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Van Nistelrooy, who scored 150 goals in 219 appearances for the Red Devils, has hailed the 24-year-old's ability as a goalscorer and a leader.

"Harry Kane to me looks like a great professional, somebody who works hard to get the maximum out of himself.