Only thing i learnt from last nights game is that against decent opposition, it isnt just Spurs who struggle to get the ball to Kane in good positions. His movement, lauded by many is an absolute disgrace. Its lauded because he ends up going everywhere to get on the ball in positions he is capable of getting it without needing to move quickly, completely vacating the space his team needs him to occupy players. He is so static that the ball has to be played to him in world class precision (Foden) for him to make anything of it. Otherwise its just Kane using his strength to make an opening which works but makes you completely predictable. JM spotted it and has adjusted the team to fit. If i was in charge of England i would be looking at wether the sum of the other players is worth more than a focal point of Kane.....
How many times did Stirling, Chilwell, Mount get the ball in crossing positions and want Kane to make their mind up for them by already being in front of his defender and attacking? Instead Kane would be loitering, in the box but fully marked. Honestly, it isnt his ability to score, its his inability to move which effects the entire team. If we are to play a mobile, attacking, fluid midfield then Kane is not the striker to link it all together. I just kept picturing Calvert Lewin getting across his man, bullying him out of the way and actually making something of those oppertunities.
Says a lot when they declared Kane is the highest ever penalty scorer for England.