'Kane has been criticised for no reason' - Tottenham star can't do any more, says Bassong

Harry Kane has been “criticised for no reason”, according to Sebastien Bassong, with the Tottenham striker still “banging in goals week in and week out”.

On the back of a World Cup summer, the Spurs star has seen his form and fitness questioned in 2018-19.

It has been suggested that international exploits with England, which saw him land the Golden Boot in Russia, have left the 25-year-old tired after so many outings for club and country.

Kane has, however, responded with three goals in his last two outings, taking him to five for the season, and appears set to enjoy another prolific campaign.

Former Tottenham defender Bassong told the Daily Star on those who have been quick to write off a proven performer: “He’s been criticised for no reason because that’s how football is.

“Harry’s been at the top now for the last few years, banging in goals week in and week out.

“He’s been a regular, he’s been playing the World Cup, he’s been captain at the World Cup. 

“What else can you ask from Harry? He’s still young and I’m sure he’s still got a lot to do and he’s not going to disappoint you guys.

“So, what do I make of this criticism? I don’t make anything, honestly, I don’t even listen to them and I hope he doesn’t as well.”

While defending Kane, Bassong has also sought to play down concerns regarding Spurs’ lack of spending over the summer.

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Mauricio Pochettino was the only Premier League manager not to bolster his ranks during the last transfer window, but the Argentine is still being backed to deliver a top-four finish.

“It’s the start of the season so I can’t really judge at the moment,” added Bassong, who spent three seasons at White Hart Lane.

“The season is long, especially in the Premier League and they’ve got the Champions League as well. But so far the start isn’t too bad.

“Now people have got expectations from Spurs, a lot of expectations, so I think they’ve got the players to back that expectation and they’ll do a good season.

“I’m not worried about them and I’ve got my faith and trust in them. I think they’ll be contenders for the top four, definitely they’ll be in there.

“There’s loads of good teams in there, it’s getting tougher and tougher.

“But I think they have the experience and they haven’t changed the squad so they know each other, they’ve been working together for a long time and I think that’ll pay off.

“They had a great season last season and I don’t know if they’ll better it this season because I’m not really good for gambling and for predictions.

“But I’m sure they’ll do their best and that it’ll pay off.”