Southgate praises Kane on eve of 50th cap

England manager Gareth Southgate said he is not surprised by the number of chances Harry Kane has created for Tottenham Hotspur this season, adding the striker’s passing ability has always been as good as his finishing.

Kane has scored seven goals and provided eight assists in eight Premier League matches for Spurs this season and Southgate said that he was delighted to have the 27-year old firing on all cylinders for Sunday’s Nations League clash against Belgium.

Kane was an unused substitute in Thursday’s 3-0 friendly win over Ireland but is set to earn his 50th cap against Belgium.

Southgate is without the likes of Marcus Rashford and Joe Gomez due to injuries.

After Sunday’s clash against Belgium, England take on Iceland at Wembley Stadium three days later.