‘I want to underline’ – Conte lauds ‘incredible’ Kane performance on and off the ball
Antonio Conte has claimed Harry Kane can be ‘an example to others’ in the Tottenham squad after his stunning performance against Leeds United on Saturday.
Spurs dispatched Marcelo Bielsa’s struggling side with a 4-0 win at Elland Road in a match which saw Kane and Heung-min Son set a new Premier League record for the most goal combinations (Premier League).
The England captain launched an excellent long-range pass for Son late in the second half to score Tottenham’s fourth of the game, which was the 37th time the pair have combined to score.
Kane dropped deep in midfield to link up with his Spurs teammates throughout the encounter, but got on the scoresheet himself when he finished past Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier superbly from a tight angle.
Conte admitted he was impressed with the Spurs talisman’s display in West Yorkshire and believes he inspire the rest of his teammates to elevate their performance levels too.
He said (Football.London): “You know very well the importance. Harry’s performance today was incredible, with the ball. But I want to underline, without the ball. Many times I have seen him to run and follow the defenders to tackle and win the ball.
“When you have your best player doing this on the pitch it is a fantastic example for the other players. I have seen a great unity and solidity, not only on the football aspect but also the mental aspect.
“If we improve in this aspect we can become a strong team. I want to be the coach of a strong team. In the past the characteristic of my teams have always been difficult to play against, not only in the football aspect, but in the spirit and desire. I want my players to be warriors and our opponent has to feel this.”
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Kane was once again at the centre of everything good Spurs achieved against Leeds. His passing from midfield set Son free on plenty of occasions and no doubt his teammates know his ability will create chances for them.
With a player like that in the squad, it should hopefully inspire the others to do their best and try to maintain a good level with him.
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