'One of the best compliments ever!' - Harry Kane blown away by Vincent Kompany's words after playing starring role in Bayern's Champions League win over Bayern Leverkusen

Bayern Munich were expected to have a tough time qualifying for the Champions League quarter-finals after being drawn against Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen in the last-16. However, after a 3-0 win in the first leg with Kane scoring twice, Bayern won 2-0 away at BayArena with the England forward scoring yet again for the Bavarians.

Bayern boss Kompany has been smitten with Kane's performances this season as the Belgian claimed that the England captain "runs and fights like a youth player" and that Kane has "become better with age." The 31-year-old has now opened up on his coach's "compliments" and is clearly thrilled by his words.

Speaking to BILD, Kane said: "That's one of the best compliments ever. In today's game, there's so much talk about great talent and great skills and moments and things like that. But the basic for any young striker is to work hard. That's the most important thing. I enjoy defending as much as attacking. It may be rare, but that's how my parents raised me, and that will never change. As long as I'm playing, that will be my attitude"

Bayern Munich go up against Union Berlin next in Bundesliga action as the Bavarians inch ever closer to the league title and a first trophy for Kane.