Real Madrid vs Tottenham: Harry Kane nearing Cristiano Ronaldo level - Rio Ferdinand

TOTTENHAM star Harry Kane is a nightmare to face - but that is why I love him.

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Real Madrid vs Tottenham: Harry Kane is nearing Cristiano Ronaldo's level, says Ferdinand

That is the view of BT Sport pundit and former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand.

Kane has been in stunning goalscoring form for Tottenham in 2017, hitting the back of the net more often than Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Englishman has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks and started for Spurs against the Spanish giants tonight.

Ferdinand says the stats have proved him right that Harry Kane is getting to the level of his former team-mate Ronaldo.

A few of my mates laughed when I said Harry Kane is elevating himself up to Cristiano Ronaldo's level

Rio Ferdinand on Tottenham star Harry Kane

“When you see it there in black and white, a few of my mates laughed when I said he is elevating himself up to that (Cristiano Ronaldo’s) level in terms of goals,” he said.

“When you see it there, this kid, he’s done it the hard way as well. 

“He’s gone on-loan to several clubs, it didn’t really work out for him. 

“Came back to Tottenham, got back to the drawing board and it shows a work ethic, a determination and a desire to become a top player. 

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“If you’ve got all that, as well as talent, you’ve got a big chance. 

“This kid when he gets in and around the box, he pulls the trigger. 

“What I love about him is that he scores all types of goals. 

“For a defender, that’s a nightmare to play against.”

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