Kane’s record-breaking aim seals Tottenham win over Man City

AFP

Harry Kane described turning into Tottenham Hotspur’s document goalscorer as surreal and a dream come true after taking his tally to 267 and shifting previous Jimmy Greaves on Sunday.

The 29-year-oldstruck within the fifteenth minute to earn his facet a 1-0 win over Manchester City, additionally taking his Premier League whole to 200.

Kane, who joined Spurs as an 11-year-old, was mobbed by his staff mates after the ultimate whistle then addressed followers in a pitch interview. A message of congratulations from the late Greaves’s son Danny was additionally proven on the screens.

“It’s quite surreal, a magical feeling to do it in front of the home fans and to win the game, I wanted to do it at this special place and in front of these amazing fans,” England captain Kane mentioned.

“I’ve been right here since I used to be 11 and it has been numerous arduous work and sacrifice and dedication. I bear in mind my first Premier League recreation and now to succeed in 200 Premier League objectives it is arduous to take it in however when I’m older and look again it will likely be one thing I’m very happy with.

“Jimmy was one of the best strikers ever to play the game so to go above him is a dream come true.”

Kane’s 267 objectives have are available in 416 appearances for the membership in all competitions whereas Greaves, whose membership document of 266 had stood since 1970, performed 379 video games.

Tottenham supervisor Antonio Conte was not current to see Kane’s milestone aim as he was recovering from surgical procedure to take away his gall bladder however Sky Sports cameras confirmed Kane speaking to him on the cellphone after the sport.

Assistant supervisor Cristian Stellini led the plaudits.

“Harry Kane, in his DNA, he has football. He understands football in every moment. He can play in any position. He is a GOAT in this league, in this sport. He is a great example,” the Italian mentioned.

Kane is clearly hungry for extra and mentioned he was now aiming on the Premier League document of 260 set by Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers striker Alan Shearer who retired from enjoying in 2006.

“I’m feeling good. I noticed Alan earlier within the week. I’m positive he’ll be watching however undecided if he’ll be joyful or not! I’ve bought loads of objectives to return, I’m feeling good.

“Alan has set the record to beat. I’ll see if I can beat it.”