Kane drops deeper to propel Spurs to Premier League summit

From being the spearhead of Spurs’ attack, Kane’s role has taken on a new dimension this season and the two-times Golden Boot winner has now become the fulcrum around which Jose Mourinho’s side pivots in the final third.

The England striker recently scored his 200th Spurs goal but he has traded his shooting boots to turn provider this season and it was on display again as the north London club beat Manchester City 2-0.

Kane dropped deep to draw out City’s defenders for Son Heung-min’s early opener and again for Giovani Lo Celso to score the second that lifted Spurs to the top of the standings.

Kane dropping into midfield to create space for team mates has been a ploy used many times this season and the striker’s evolution into a ‘false nine’ has also allowed Son to flourish, with the South Korean leading the league with nine goals.