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Pochettino: Defenders look at Kane the same way I looked at Ronaldo & Romario

The Tottenham boss believes his striker's fine goalscoring record this season is all the more impressive because he is now receiving the attention of a "top-class player"

Mauricio Pochettino says Premier League defenders look at Harry Kane the same way he viewed world-class strikers like Ronaldo and Romario as a center back for Espanyol and Argentina.

The Tottenham boss believes Kane was underestimated as a young player last season, when he scored 21 Premier League goals and was named the PFA Young Player of the Year.

Now, though, Pochettino thinks the 22-year-old is established as a forward requiring extra attention - making his fine goalscoring record this season all the more impressive.