Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle reckons Harry Kane will "come alive" in England's last-16 match against Germany on Tuesday - but only if he gets the service he needs.
The Three Lions captain has come under criticism by England fans during EURO 2020 for his perceived lack of energy and final product in front of goal, having failed to score at the tournament so far after three group stage matches.
This comes after Kane has been strongly linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer, with Manchester City, Man United and Chelsea among the potential suitors for the Spurs striker.
But Hoddle believes it is only a matter of time before Kane comes good for England again, and he has backed the Spurs striker to come up trumps against the Germans at Wembley.
"I do believe, in this sort of game, Harry Kane is going to come alive," Hoddle told Betfair.
"He's got to play like a number nine on Tuesday. He's got to play in the box, be the link man, be the target man, make sure he keeps the moves flowing, the pattern of play flowing, but get in the box.
"And of course he's got to get some service. They have to get more crosses in, that was the only thing against Scotland and in the other games: when we did get to the byline with [Jack] Grealish we score."
Germany are expected to line up in their familiar 3-4-2-1 on Tuesday evening, with Mats Hummels, Antonio Rüdiger and Matthias Ginter acting as Joachim Löw's preferred centre-back trio ahead of Manuel Neuer in goal.
This, according to Hoddle, is where Kane should find space to work in, trying to make the most of the Germans' high defensive line by playing on the last man.
"I think there'll be a little bit more space for Harry. If he gets up against [Mats] Hummels, he isn't the paciest," he added.
"Germany play quite a high line and [Manuel] Neuer gets away with a few things. There's a bit of space in behind and I think Harry is better off, for this game, off the shoulder and being the last man.
"I think he'll start coming up trumps. He has looked leggy and he won't be happy with how he's been playing, but this is a typical game where he's ready to rock and roll."
