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Tim Sherwood: I BLOCKED Harry Kane's exit at Tottenham
NEWLY appointed Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has claimed he blocked Tottenham from cashing in on Harry Kane.
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I resisted the temptation to get rid of him
Kane's rise at Spurs has mostly been credited to Sherwood, who oversaw the 21-year-old's progression during his previous job as the club's technical director.
The 46-year-old tactician then handed the striker his Premier League debut in April 2014.
And Sherwood has heaped praise on Kane after hearing of his first call-up to the England squad.
Tim Sherwood blocked Tottenham from selling Harry Kane
He said: “It took time for Harry to win them (the fans) over but they love him now and they’re reaping the rewards for it.
“I am delighted for him. It’s just great I resisted the temptation to get rid of him last January because perhaps he wouldn’t be the star he is for Tottenham now.
“He was never close to leaving in my opinion but there were people at the club who wanted to bring in another striker and sacrifice Harry Kane – but I wouldn’t allow that to happen."
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