Tottenham forward Harry Kane is convinced he can form a solid strike partnership with summer signing Vincent Janssen.
Dutch international striker Janssen arrived from AZ Alkmaar earlier this summer in a £20million, with the initial expectation being that he would provide relief to Kane, who spent much of last season as Spurs’ only senior centre forward.
However Kane and Janssen were given 15 minutes to form an understanding in Spurs’ 6-1 hammering of Inter Milan on Friday and their partnership seemed to flourish, the latter providing an assist for Alli to make it 3-1.
“Vincent is a great player, he likes to hold the ball up and bring others into the game and I’m sure we’ll play together this season,” Kane said after the victory.
“He’s strong and has a good finish when he gets the chance. He’s a great addition to the squad.”
Kane has rarely had felt pressure on his first-team place since establishing himself under Mauricio Pochettino but former Spurs striker Clive Allen is convinced that the competition Janssen will pose will see only be good news for the England international.
“If he feels his place is under threat, it's bound to add something to his game,” Allen told the Mirror.
"I know I felt like that and I am sure most players do - that if someone comes in and does well in your position, you know you may have to fight to get back in the team.”
