Trippier hails true professional Kane

KIERAN Trippier believes Harry Kane’s determination to play in every game is proof of the professionalism of England’s captain.

There have been calls for the striker to be rested tonight.

Kane has played all-but 14 minutes of Premier League football for Tottenham this season and has started both games in Qatar without yet finding the back of the net.

But Trippier has hailed Kane’s approach and praised the desire of the 2018 World Cup golden boot winner.

“It says everything about Harry,” the Newcastle full-back said. “I’ve been lucky enough to play with him for club and country and I’ve always said it, he’s one of the best professionals I’ve played with.

“He is the main leader in our group. Everybody wants to play every game and so does Harry. He is a winner, he wants to win and do his country proud. He does want to play every game but that is up to Harry.”

Kane is just two goals shy of Wayne Rooney’s all-time England goalscoring record and will have targeted surpassing the ex-manchester United man during these finals.

Trippier, who is in line to collect his 40th senior cap tonight, reckons the mentality of such elite players is what sets them apart from their contemporaries.

“Harry behind the scenes, the way he conducts himself and leads by example, especially with the team we’ve got, and the young players,” he said.

“They look up to him and watch him – how he trains, how he recovers, how he prepares for games.

“And there’s no one better to watch, even I’m still watching him every day and learning stuff off him every day because I look up to him as well.”