Harry’s up for a beer

TRUST Harry Kane to get the beers in for us at the Tottenham Stadium.

As a fully accredited hipster I hope it’s an IPA, crafted from only the most charismatic hops, coddled in a blacksmith’s armpit and served in a boiled-wool slipper.

Newcastle are in town today (4pm) and could comfortably stand the whole ground a pint.

But for the more cashstrapped in football it’s been a challenging week. First there was the newly approved five-substitutes rule. Now it’s a tenner to put the kettle on.

Another lever for the rich clubs to make their money count. And no pot noodle at half-time.

Harry’s hungry for goals and he’s galloping through the main course of his season, having been a bit picky over his starter. Eleven goals in these clubs’ two meetings in 2021 will make scorer punters feel peckish too.

Toon are going the right way but have still managed just three clean sheets in a run of 13 games since Christmas.

Kane (above) looks about fair at 10/11

‘anytime scorer’ – it’s tasty enough on his data.

The gravy is that whatever else they might become, Newcastle are already in the top rank for giving away penalties.