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BETTER THAN BENZEMA

Tottenham hero Harry Kane will be chased by Real Madrid as he outshines Karim Benzema, according to Spurs icon Gary Lineker

White Hart Lane hero and Match of the Day star says England striker will be a target for Galacticos

TOTTENHAM should expect a raid for Harry Kane from Real Madrid while he continues to outgun Karim Benzema, according to former Spurs star Gary Lineker

Manager Mauricio Pochettino and chairman Daniel Levy insist NONE of their title-chasing squad is up for sale, with £150million not even enough to land Dele Alli.

 Harry Kane is one star being touted to break the £200m barrier one day
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Harry Kane is one star being touted to break the £200m barrier one dayCredit: Rex Features
 Dele Alli and Harry Kane are not for sale at any price according to Spurs bosses
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Dele Alli and Harry Kane are not for sale at any price according to Spurs bossesCredit: Rex Features

But the Match of the Day star and White Hart Lane hero says that knock on the door for Kane is inevitable while he continues to shine across Europe.

Lineker – who played for three celebrated seasons in North London – also reiterated his opinion that the Kane is king compared to Galactico Benzema.

The former England striker told Yahoo Sport. “Where could go Kane be in a few years' time?

“That remains to be seen and while Spurs will hope he stays with them, you can see a scenario where one of the big clubs might look at him.

“I stand by my statement from last season that he was better than their current striker Karim Benzema and feel Kane could play for a big club like Real Madrid right now if he wanted to.

“I like Benzema, he is a very good centre-forward, but I think if I played in that Real Madrid team, I would score a goal every game and I think Kane is good enough to play at that stature of club.”

 Harry Kane kisses the Golden Boot after spearheading Tottenham's title charge that fell just short
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Harry Kane kisses the Golden Boot after spearheading Tottenham's title charge that fell just shortCredit: Getty Images
 Tottenham's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal against Hull with Kieran Trippier
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Tottenham's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal against Hull with Kieran TrippierCredit: Reuters
 Tottenham's Harry Kane is England and Tottenham's goal machine
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Tottenham's Harry Kane is England and Tottenham's goal machineCredit: Reuters
 Tottenham's Harry Kane scores his side's third goal of the game
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Tottenham's Harry Kane scores his side's third goal of the gameCredit: PA:Press Association
 Gary Lineker has compared Harry Kane to Cristiano Ronaldo
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Gary Lineker has compared Harry Kane to Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Reuters
 Lineker is backing Kane to be one of Europe's best
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Lineker is backing Kane to be one of Europe's best

The 24-year-old Spurs icon has won the Premier League’s golden boot for the last two seasons – crashing in 54 goals combined – as his side twice went close to the title.

The Chingford local is a huge fans’ favourite and captained the Three Lions for the first time in June.

But - as Danny Rose revealed in a shocking SunSport exclusiveSpurs adhere to a strict wage structure that the likes Madrid, Barcelona and other top Champions League contenders can smash.

Benzema, 29, scored just 11 La Liga goals last season – getting subbed off in 17 of his 23 starts.

But the France star has won two Spanish titles and three Champions League crowns which Kane can only dream of - for now.

 Gary Lineker rejected Man Utd in 1989 to sign for Spurs after his stint with Barca
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Gary Lineker rejected Man Utd in 1989 to sign for Spurs after his stint with BarcaCredit: Getty Images


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