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Harry Kane MBE | Performances
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
So if you read my post I said Kane is better, I also talked about what happens on the pitch so I don't get that point.
As for the potential, Lukaku can operate effectively in more areas of the pitch and is much more dynamic thats all I mean. Doesn't mean I am saying he is better, if you read my posts you can see that
This is not true either. Kane's passing from deeper areas can be sublime and his work-rate in chasing down the ball is relentless.
Oh yes he is.... !! Lol
He disappeared for major parts of the game today. Just popped in right place/right time for the 2 goals. I'd still say Lukaku is more involved in the gameplay than Kane.
I thought his general play was lacking tonight but he got two goals so who cares?! Hopefully he wins the golden boot.
I’m sorry, but why is this relevant? Because as a country we have a habit of lauding our players to the hilt?
I don’t think you’ll come across many Englishmen who would suggest we have a strong team. Actually to the contrary, that this is the weakest squad in recent memory at the very least.
Fact of the matter is, regardless of his nationality, Harry Kane IS a top quality striker and one of the best in the world, as his numbers suggest playing in one of the best leagues in the world.
Kane has outshone Lukaku every season for what, four years now? The latter still has it all to prove.
So please, just stop with the ‘oh he’s English so must be shit’ argument. It’s so, so tiresome.
You coming up with this on the back of one fecking game?
Quite like having dribbleguts my side.
And that’s my point imo he will be better than Kane in the forth coming seasons, of course it’s going to be impossible to prove given the different styles both teams play but as a united fan, I’m happy we have lukaku rather than Kane going into the next seasons....
Same chance as Lukaku, right?
Not really. This was just a recent example. I've never been impressed with his involvement in the game when things don't look good.
It's sensible to judge players across many games, not just one.
He's most likely gonna have to hit 30 league goals next season then to be better than Kane.
Why are you laughing? The bookies currently make him 2nd favourite. If you don't think he's a strong contender for Golden Boot then you might explain why ...
No, more chance than Lukaku - even tho' Lukaku is a contender - for two reasons: 1) Kane generally scores at a higher rate; 2) England have more chance than Belgium IMO in going deeper into the tournament.
I think you’ll find the British bookies odds are slightly weighted with the bets received to date.
As much as I would love to think England could go all the way with Harry banging them in, I think the golden boot winner will have to get past the last 16....
One of those ones where anybody critical of his performance doesn't have eyes. They kept 2 defenders man marking him or rugby tackling him all night and he still produced the goods.
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I agree Kane is a good passer both long and short, but it is true Lukaku is a better crosser, better one on one when isolated with a defender out wide too. He is just a more dynamic player but Kane is much better
It not over the top to call him the best number 9 in the world. He was the top scorer in Europe for the calendar year 2017 of all players and the top scoring number 9 in Europe's top leagues this season, only Messi and Salah scored more.
So 2 goals today and 1 assist with Denmark, great start for him.
Mark of a quality striker tonight. Not his best game but no questions when it comes to burying his chances.
I think it is
Why?
Aye, he disappeared under the Tunisian defence on a few occasions
.Honestly it's ridiculous, people say being English helps him IMO it makes it harder for him. If Kane was Brazilian or Spanish he would be looked at a lot differently.
Ha ha. You're a natural funny man!Aye, he disappeared under the Tunisian defence on a few occasions
I do try
.Because I believe with that label he should perform in the biggest games and be a match winner like others have done, and there are times, 2 FA cup semi finals now, the home game vs Juve in the UCL etc where he seems to miss something, maybe it is not him and is just his team. Euros 2 years ago too. I think a player like Lewandowksi has proved that, even if Kane had a better season this year. I don't think he is far off but for me there is still that level he needs to show.
I wouldn't argue if you said he had the best season of number 9s, but I wouldn't call him the best, doesn't mean he won't prove that though. When I say someone is the best I like to see them do it on different stages, for me thats what the best do, not just in the environment that suits them most.
A very good tournament with England goes a long way to again proving he is though.
He's quality, no one can deny that. Can anyone see his career stalling next season? 
Aye he's a 3 season wonder, 10 goals next season if he is lucky, a January loan move to West Ham on the cards.He's quality, no one can deny that. Can anyone see his career stalling next season?
Are English people even supporting their team? Or are most people on here from different countries?
Very strange game from him. Almost invisible in a relentless wave of attacks, yet still becomes the hero.
I think so too. For England's sake, I just hope he doesn't get too caught up in personal glory. You always get the sense that that he would attempt a 50/50 shot, rather than passing to a "must score" teammate.
I didn’t think he got involved in the game at all tonight when it was crying out for him to do so. Finished well though.
Actually think he's on course to get better and better.
I was joking
.Courtesy of @HarryKaneStats_
Caps needed to score 15 International Goals:
KANE (25)
Klose (29)
Villa (32)
Zlatan (33)
Van Persie (42)
Henry (44)
Lukaku (46)
Bale (49)
Messi (54)
Caps needed to score 15 International Goals:
To be fair I'd fancy him to score that 50/50 shot rather than passing to a teammate who currently couldn't hit a barn door even if it's an open goal.