Antonio Conte vows to make ‘world class’ Harry Kane even better at Tottenham

Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte has vowed to make Harry Kane even better.

The England captain has found a new lease of life under the Italian after a dismal start to the season, scoring seven goals in his last 11 games in all competitions.

Kane’s poor form at the beginning of the campaign was down to a contribution of factors, including his summer exertion in Euro 2020 with England, the disappointment of seeing a move to Manchester City fall through and the tactics of former boss Nuno Espirito Santo which totally nullified his goal threat.

However, he is looking back to his best under Conte and has credited the Italian with improving both his physical condition and the mindset around the club.

Conte has called the 28-year-old “world class” but wants to take him to a new level.

“Surely when you have a player like Harry, you have to try to involve him in your tactical idea of football,” Conte said. “He’s an important player for us and he has to be a point of reference when we develop our football offensively.

“We’re trying to work with him in many aspects. I think every single player can improve until he decides to stop his career.

“We’re talking about a really good person who shows desire every day in training. He’s available for his teammates and is always ready to speak about football, to improve and to see new tactical situations.

“I repeat: We’re talking about a world-class striker and I’m trying to help him to become also better and better. Me, my staff on the physical aspect are working – but not only with him, with all the team.

“To reduce the gap, it’s very important to improve every single player in many aspects.

“If this player is Kane we’re talking about a world-class striker, but it’s the same with (Dane)