Harry Kane responds to ‘amazing’ Zinedine Zidane praise: It means I’m doing well for Tottenham

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Tom Doyle17 April 2016

Harry Kane says the 'amazing' praise of Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane and Italy legend Andrea Pirlo proves he is 'doing something right' with Tottenham.

Madrid boss Zidane described Kane as an 'exciting' player back in February, and says the striker - who has scored 22 Premier League goals this season - has a 'real opportunity' to prove his talent at Euro 2016 with England.

New York City FC midfielder Pirlo, meanwhile, believes the 22-year-old will have a 'big career' if he continues the fine form which has seen him nominated for both the PFA Players' Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards.

Former England striker Emile Heskey has said that Kane is good enough to play for Madrid, but the forward is focused on his form to keep Tottenham's title challenge on track and the compliments flowing.

Responding to the praise from two icons of the game, Kane told Shortlist: "I think those two are pretty good. I remember I heard last season David Beckham said something to an interviewer, but it's amazing to hear those sort of compliments from some of the best players in the world and some real legends of the game.

"It means I'm doing something right, which is good."

Ex England captain Beckham has also praised Kane's 'honesty' when playing for his country, and says that his understanding with Spurs team-mate Dele Alli will give Roy Hodgson's side a strong chance at Euro 2016.

Kane currently leads the Premier League goal charts with 22, but Sergio Aguero is in hot pursuit with 21 - level with Leicester's Jamie Vardy - after his hat-trick for Manchester City at Chelsea on Saturday.

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