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Harry Kane compares himself to the world's best, reveals England manager Gareth Southgate: 'He knows how many goals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have this season'

Gareth Southgate has revealed England striker Harry Kane measures his goal record against perennial Ballon d'Or contenders Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tottenham striker Kane is a back-to-back golden boot winner at Premier League level and a brace against Malta on Friday took his international tally to 10 in 20 games.

With five of those coming in the past three games he is looking increasingly comfortable with the demands of leading his country's attack and the Three Lions boss is impressed with just how high the forward's sights are set.

Harry Kane took his tally to 10 in 20 international games with a brace against Malta on Friday
Harry Kane took his tally to 10 in 20 international games with a brace against Malta on Friday

'He's in top form, but he's also got the mentality to want to be the best,' said Southgate on the eve of Monday's World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.