Spurs to play Malaysian Selection in May
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian fans will get a chance to see Harry Kane, the new England sensation, in action next month.
The 21-year-old Kane will lead the Tottenham Hotspur attack when the English Premier League side take on the Malaysia Selection in a friendly at the Shah Alam Stadium on May 27.
Kane has had a stunning season so far with 29 goals for Spurs as well as marking his senior England debut against Lithuania with a goal in the 4-0 Euro 2016 qualifying win last month.
Fans can expect Kane to arrive with the rest of the first team squad including captain and France No. 1 goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, Danish playmaker Christian Eriksen and Andros Townsend who scored the equaliser for England against Italy in their 1-1 friendly draw last week.
“We are looking forward to giving our fans in Malaysia a chance to see us play,” said Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino in a statement.
Spurs legend Ledley King, who was present in yesterday’s press conference, said: “It will be a good experience for the Malaysian players to play against top European footballers.
“It will put them in good stead for the future.”
This will be the London-based club’s first visit since 1979. Then, they thrashed the Malaysian Selection 4-0.
Mark Falco scored a hat-trick with Lee Colin contributing the other goal.
National coach Dollah Salleh said they would use the friendly as part of their preparations for the World Cup qualifiers in June.
“We will make sure that we don’t lose, especially 2-0 or 3-0 to them.
“I hope my players will take back with them lessons from the Tottenham players,” said Dollah.
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After Malaysia, Spurs will head to Sydney for a friendly with Sydney FC at the ANZ Stadium on May 30.