Ian Wright says Harry Kane would be the perfect successor to Wout Weghorst given the new role the Dutchman is being asked to play at Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag has operated Weghorst as a deeper-lying No.10 to link up play ahead of him with Marcus Rashford operating as the No.9.
The January loanee - who has scored once in 10 outings - has been praised for his selfless contributions to the team. The 30-year-old’s pressing has been noted by onlookers while his hold-up play for on-runners has brought praise from his manager.
It’s a role Kane often plays at Tottenham. READ MORE: Key United duo train away from main group in training The England captain - who is now Spurs’ all-time leading goalscorer - has become an expert passer of the ball as well as a deadly goal-getter.