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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Jamie Carragher spotted what Harry Kane did in Tottenham's win over Manchester City

Jamie Carragher has singled out Harry Kane for special praise following Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 win over Manchester City.

Despite not getting on the scoresheet in north London, the England international played a key role as Jose Mourinho's side went top of the Premier League table.

Kane's first-half display was so impressive that Sky Sports co-commentator Gary Neville likened the Spurs striker to that of current Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane.

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"He’s playing brilliantly in that role, Harry Kane. I’m gonna get mocked for saying this, but there’s a little bit of Zidane in him when he gets the ball in that position with how he sort of shields it and protects it," Neville said on commentary.

"Yeah, it’s the physicality, the touch in the way he gets the ball, protects it and shields it.

"No-one can get near him.

And now Neville's colleague has got in on the act.

Taking to social media after Spurs' win over Man City was confirmed, Carragher praised Kane's performance by highlighting what may have gone unnoticed about the display

"I love Harry Kane!" Carragher wrote on Twitter.

"So clever with his passing, getting fouls, making fouls, slowing the game down, speaking to the referee."

Kane wasn't able to increase his goal tally to 14 across all competitions so far this season, but he did weigh in with another assist in the second half.

With City piling on the pressure in search of an equaliser, Kane teed up Giovani Lo Celso to score just seconds after coming on to the pitch.

Next up for Kane and company is a Europa League group phase clash against Ludogorets on Thursday.

It remains to be seen if Kane is rested for the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, especially as Spurs face Chelsea in the Premier League three days later.

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