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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says Harry Kane has teams beaten before kick-off

Kane is 'looking at people like 'You're not going to do anything against me today'...  and those guys back off'

THIERRY HENRY insists Harry Kane has some teams beaten even before they walk down the tunnel.

Such is the goal-scoring influence of the Tottenham hitman.

 Super-duper Harry Kane celebrates his opening goal against Liverpool
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Super-duper Harry Kane celebrates his opening goal against LiverpoolCredit: AP:Associated Press

England striker Kane's latest contribution in a magnificent season saw him score twice against Liverpool - and add an assist for good measure.

Spurs won 4-1 at Wembley to go level on points with Manchester United in joint second place in the Premier League.

Kane took his season's league goal tally to eight and he heads the race for the Golden Boot with one more strike than both Sergio Aguero and Romelu Lukaku.

And Arsenal legend Henry told Sky Sports: "I think, right now, he's there.

 The Tottenham striker has teams beaten before he walks on to the pitch, says Thierry Henry
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The Tottenham striker has teams beaten before he walks on to the pitch, says Thierry HenryCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Henry can remember feeling the same way in his Arsenal heyday
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Henry can remember feeling the same way in his Arsenal heydayCredit: Rex Features

"I remember playing games where I knew it was OK already in the tunnel.

"You're focussing, and that guy on the side is looking at you and I'm like 'Oh man, you're in trouble'.


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"So then you go on the field and you give them what they want.

"What they want is to see if I was that.

 Kane slots home Tottenham's fourth goal
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Kane slots home Tottenham's fourth goalCredit: AFP
 He now leads the race for the Golden Boot with eight Premier League strikes this season
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He now leads the race for the Golden Boot with eight Premier League strikes this seasonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

"So you give them a little move and they back off and I'm like, 'Oh you're even more in trouble!'

"If the guy wanted to have a go at me I'm like, 'Oh, OK, I'm having a game here'.

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"I can see that with Kane, he's looking at people like 'You're not going to do anything against me today', and those guys back off.


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Tottenham host West Ham in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday and go to Old Trafford on Saturday.

 

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