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Tottenham news: Harry Kane has Cristiano Ronaldo similarities - Mauricio Pochettino
TOTTENHAM boss Mauricio Pochettino has compared top goalscorer Harry Kane to Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
Harry Kane has been compared to Ronaldo
The two players are expected to face off against each other in the Champions League tomorrow night (7.45pm).
They both shone in the reverse fixture two weeks ago, where Kane forced Rafael Varane to put into his own net before Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot.
And the England international holds the edge this season, scoring 17 goals to the Real winger’s 11.
But what similarties does Pochettino see between the two.
Ronaldo won FIFA's The Best award last week
He has a similar mentality. I do not know Cristiano in depth, but he gives me the same feeling as Harry.
"They are very similar in terms of professionalism,” Pochettino told Spanish publication Marca.
“They understand that we must strive to achieve success.
“He has a similar mentality. I do not know Cristiano in depth, but he gives me the same feeling as Harry."
Ronaldo was named the best player in the world at FIFA’s ’The Best’ awards last week, after winning five trophies with Real in the 2016/17 season.
Pochettino is gearing his side up to face Real Madrid tomorrow
"He's a phenomenon,” Pochettino added.
“He has been awarded 'The Best' and the truth is that he deserves it.
“In addition to his qualities as a professional, he is an example.
“He never tires of repeating that the secret is to work hard, to strive, to take care of himself. Every player should apply it."