Pochettino responds to claims Kane could be tempted from Spurs

Mauricio Pochettino insists he has no fears Harry Kane will leave Tottenham any time soon.

Tottenham were warned this week by former manager Tim Sherwood that they would have to win trophies sooner rather than later to keep Kane – who has been linked with Real Madrid – content at the club.

To further add to the striker’s ever growing list of plaudits, Kane was the only English player included on Wednesday’s 55-man shortlist for the FIFA FIFPro World 11, decided by the votes of 25,000 professional players.

The Tottenham striker has scored six goals for club and country already this season, after hitting 29 last term to win the Premier League’s Golden Boot award.

“One English player, no? Harry is one of the best strikers in the world and that is confirmation,” Pochettino said of Kane’s inclusion on the list.

“That does not surprise me. We have some players who deserved to be included but they are not. Harry is one of the best strikers in the world.”

Pochettino was then asked if he fears Kane could ever be tempted away.

“It’s good because many people talk about him winning trophies for Harry to stay here with us. It is all very clear with Harry as people recognise his value,” he added.

“He is still one of the best players. But he loves Tottenham and wants to play here for a long time.”