Kane’s search for perfection makes him one of the best, says Allen

Harry Kane’s desire to achieve perfection has made him one of the best strikers in the world, according former player Clive Allen.

The Spurs striker has won the Premier League Golden Boot in successive seasons and has scored 99 goals in all competitions for the club.

Former striker Allen – who was Kane’s coach at Spurs when he was coming through the academy – was impressed with his attitude as he strived to break into the first team, prove himself out on loan and his desire to put the ball in the back of the net.

Allen said: “That’s what drives him – goals, goals, goals. He wants to keep improving and long may that continue. Practice makes perfect and that’s what he strives for.

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“When Harry came in as a 16-year-old he just wanted to work every day, particularly on his goalscoring and finishing and we worked at it.

“We had numerous competitions in those days and by hook or by crook I’d make sure I won, but when he started to beat me I knew he was on his way.

“His attitude, work-rate…he deserves everything he’s got and that’s one of the biggest compliments I can pay. He was focused and knew what he wanted and went about getting there with hard work.”

Allen scored 49 in all competition during the 1986-87 season, and feels Kane could match or better that tally if he remains at the club.

“It was a phenomenal season and one I’ll never forget,” Allen added. “Whether or not anyone beats it… I’ll be honest, I hope they don’t! But if anyone can, it will be Harry, for sure. He’s in the best place to score goals – anything is possible!”