Carra: Kane's performance best of the season | Pep: Time to forget about him

Jamie Carragher believes Harry Kane produced one of the best performances of the season in Tottenham's stunning 3-2 win at Manchester City.

Kane scored twice at the Etihad, including a dramatic 95th-minute winner that ended the Premier League leaders' 15-game unbeaten streak.

The England captain wanted to join the champions in the summer, but City never came up with an offer that even got close to Spurs' valuation.

Kane's performance at the Etihad justified Tottenham's firm stance and showed why City boss Pep Guardiola had desperately pursued the striker last summer, as he inspired Spurs to a victory that reignites their Champions League hopes.

Carragher said of Kane's display: "That was one of the best performances I've seen this season, it really was. It was a privilege to watch.

"What made it so special was that Kane didn't get a lot of the ball, but when it came into him, everything he did was pure class.

"Kane is one of the best passers of the ball in the Premier League, he's not far behind [Kevin] De Bruyne."

Fellow Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness was also full of praise for Kane.

"Harry Kane was fantastic," he said. "He's put himself in the shop window again. Not just his goals but his general play.

"He was a real problem. He gets over the ball, he's got the technique and the vision to see things, and he can deliver on what he sees.

"Some of his passing today was an absolute delight, as good as it gets."

City boss Guardiola revealed on Friday the club had approached Tottenham four times over signing Kane last summer.

Following Kane's match-winning display on Saturday night, Guardiola was asked about his admiration for the 28-year-old: "It never was an option and everyone knows this so forget [it]. It's in the