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Antonio Conte has praised Harry Kane for not resting on his laurels as a “world-class” striker.
The Tottenham star has scored just the one goal in his new manager’s four games in charge but Conte is nonetheless very happy with Kane’s work rate and professionalism.
"I must be honest, Harry, it's important to score, but if I am to judge Kane's performance against Leeds and Everton, I am very happy," he said.
"He is a striker with great talent, a world-class striker but at the same time it is very difficult to find a player with his talent that works like him and he is a fantastic player and I am very happy to be his coach.
"Outside you can speak about the player to say he is good, but only when you train them can you understand the value of the player and Kane is a top, top player."
Tottenham suffered a nightmare 2-1 defeat to NS Mura in the Europa Conference League on Thursday but Conte insists he is enjoying his new job, ahead of a trip to Burnley on Sunday.
He added: "I am enjoying it a lot, I am enjoying everything in these three weeks, the atmosphere, to work here and I am enjoying a lot," he said ahead of Sunday's trip to Burnley.
"To be back in the Premier League makes me happy.
"I didn't think that I would miss my job after only four months. It happened, I'm happy and am proud to be here, in Tottenham I know this is the place for me to work in the way that I like and I am enjoying every moment of my day."
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