Rio Ferdinand hails 'special player' Harry Kane following his goal-scoring return to action for Tottenham - and backs England captain to overtake Jimmy Greaves as club's all-time leading scorer after moving to second with his 208th strike against West Bro

Rio Ferdinand has lavished praise on Harry Kane after the Tottenham talisman's explosive return to action in the win against West Brom.

Kane, 27, was handed a shock start on Sunday afternoon after recovering from injuring both of his ankles against Liverpool just a fortnight ago.

The gamble from Jose Mourinho paid off in style, however, with Kane on target against the basement club - and Ferdinand quickly hailed him as a 'special player'.

After his strike in north London, Kane moved into second spot on the list of Tottenham's all-time goal scorers.