‘World class’ Tottenham striker Harry Kane is ‘not normal’, says head coach Antonio Conte

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has lavished praise upon Harry Kane after the striker delivered a stand-out performance during Spurs’ 5-1 victory over Newcastle United yesterday. Although the 28-year-old failed to find his name on the scoresheet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he did manage to grab a second half assist for wing-back Matt Doherty. Ad/> Having come from behind following Fabian Schar’s first half opener, the hosts eventually ran out comfortable winners as they moved up to fourth in the Premier League table, ahead of north London rivals Arsenal on goal difference and five points behind Chelsea in third.

Premier LeagueKane is reminding me of Maradona, says Ginola15 HOURS AGO The England international has recorded 22 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions for Spurs this season, with 12 of those strikes coming in the Premier League. Former Tottenham winger David Ginola also likened Kane to Argentine football icon Diego Maradona following Sunday’s emphatic triumph. His instrumental display against Eddie Howe’s Magpies has not gone unnoticed by head coach Conte, who admits Kane is setting an example for his team-mates to follow.

«I am happy. I am happy for him because we are talking about a world class striker,” he said. “He deserves the best because he's a great worker, hard worker… this is not normal because usually the players that have talent many times don't like to work hard because they have talent.

“In my career I didn't have great talent [so] for this reason I worked hard. What I liked about him from the first time was his ability. He was a big example for his team-mates.