'He can actually play football': Christian Vieri lauds Tottenham star

Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Harry Kane has been praised by Christian Vieri.

The Italy cult hero says the Spurs star is “good with his feet”.

Vieri also claimed that, unlike a “typical English striker”, Kane “can actually play football”.

The 49-year-old was speaking on the FIGC channel, as transcribed by Football Italia, ahead of Italy v England.

Kane has been sensational for Tottenham and England – who he captains – over the years.

He is on half a century of goals – plus 14 assists – from 74 caps.

“Kane is not a typical English striker, because he’s good with his feet, he can actually play football,” Vieri told the FIGC channel.

“It’s not the English we saw 50 years ago where they just punted it long and ran after the ball, they’ve got technique now.”

‘Struggled for time… and space’

Kane didn’t manage to add to his tally on Friday night. Italy ran out 1-0 winners over England in Milan.

The Spurs ace worked hard, but had no joy against tough opposition, not to mention being starved of service.

‘Struggled for time on the ball and space to be effective,’ wrote Sky Sports, who rated Kane 6/10.

‘Drove forward well late in the half, but fired his shot well over and did not clock the run of Foden during a good break shortly after the break.

‘Forced a double save from Gianluigi Dommarumma in the 77th minute as England searched for an equaliser.’

Kane and England will hope to finish their Nations League campaign on a high note on Monday when they host Germany.