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'Dear Paul, Harry Kane has no problem scoring in my team': Jose Mourinho hits back at Paul Merson for saying the Tottenham striker will never hit top form while he is manager

Jose Mourinho has launched an impassioned defence of his attacking record as a manager after Paul Merson said Harry Kane may never recapture his best scoring form under the Portuguese's guidance.

Kane returned after a major hamstring injury in Tottenham's 1-1 draw with Manchester United but struggled to impose himself upon the game.

Speaking the following day, Merson said it could be a sign of things to come for Kane and added that he thinks the England captain will be considering his Tottenham future.

Harry Kane made a subdued return to Tottenham action in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United

Jose Mourinho says Kane will be back among the goals once he rebuilds his fitness

Mourinho hit back, referencing the records of previous strikers he has worked with such as Didier Drogba and Cristiano Ronaldo before he added: 'So dear Paul, I have lots of respect for you.