Shearer backs Kane to break scoring record for Spurs

All-time record Premier League goal scorer Alan Shearer has admitted he believes his record could be broken by Spurs striker Harry Kane.

Shearer netted 260 times in his career with Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United but believes England ace Kane, who has scored 17 times this term, will break his record in his career.

Kane has scored two league hat-tricks in 2017 taking him to 66 career goals in just 107 appearances and Shearer believes his goal to game ratio will help him surpass his own tally.

“He is a player I really like and I would want him in my team for sure. I do see a little of myself in him and a bit of Teddy Sheringham, too. His goal-ratio is different class,” said Shearer.

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“He has now scored more than 20 goals in each of the last three seasons (in all competitions) which suggests he is here to stay at the top level.

“He is very good at most things. If there is one thing he can improve on it is his hold-up play, but that is me being picky. If he stays at Spurs for the next 10 years and remains fit, he is one of the players who could break my Premier League goal scoring record.

“It will be broken one day I am very sure of that. I’ve met Harry and he is a good guy so I would be very happy for him if he did go on to break it. But I hope it takes a while as I’d like to enjoy it for a few more years yet!”