Kane will break ‘goals record’
london — Jose Mourinho says it is “just a matter of time” before Harry Kane breaks Jimmy Greaves’ alltime record of 266 goals for Tottenham after the England captain became the third Spurs player to reach the 200 mark.
He brought up his double century — in his 300th appearance for Spurs — with his 12th goal of the season in Thursday’s 3-1 away win over Bulgarian side Ludogorets in the Europa League. Greaves and Bobby Smith are the only other two players to have scored more for Spurs. “The numbers make him a club legend, with what he is achieving in the Premier League and all competitions is great for such a young guy,” Mourinho told BT Sport.
“Tonight, 45 minutes one goal and one assist (for Lucas Moura’s goal, taking Kane to double figures for assists this season). I believe he can. It’s just a matter of time.”
Kane’s first goal for Spurs came in the same competition in 2011 against Ireland’s Shamrock Rovers.
But it took him another three years to establish himself as a regular starter and he spent time on loan at a number of clubs, including Leicester. Kane said records were not on his mind but prom
ised to keep the goals coming. “It is a great achievement to reach 200 goals but for sure I hope there are a few more left so let’s keep them coming,” he said. “(Beating records) is not on my mind. You guys will let me know when I get the next one, but it is hard to take in when you are playing, I think once you finish you take it all in.”—