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Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has said that Harry Kane has been 'sensational' for Tottenham and he can't wait to see him play for England.
Carrick, who at 33 years old is a veteran for his country, added that Kane will not be a one-season wonder.
The 21-year-old, who received his first senior call up for England last week, has scored 29 goals for Spurs this season and it is expected he will start in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley on Friday.
“I think he’s been sensational. If you look at the start of the season to the level he’s at now, he’s jumped a couple of levels at least,” said Carrick.
“What’s impressed me most is that as the spotlight has grown on him and he’s given more praise, and as defenders are becoming more aware of him, he’s taken his game on and kept producing.
“He had a big call-up to the England squad and then scored a hat-trick at the weekend. It’s almost like he thrives on that little bit of pressure and expectation to do what he’s done. And it looks like there’s more to come from him."
Asked what Kane has been like in training, he added: “We’ve only had the one training session but he’s got a real presence and, having played against him a couple of times, I’ve been hugely impressed with him.
“Sometimes players have a good spell and then drop away, but I don’t see that with him. You can see the progression and see him really fulfilling that over a period of time.”
