Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham striker Harry Kane is continuing to improve as he moves towards a Premier League goalscoring record.

Kane scored his seventh hat-trick in 2017 during Tottenham's 3-0 win against Burnley on Saturday, leaving the England international level with Alan Shearer for most Premier League goals scored in a calendar year on 36.

Tottenham's clash with Southampton on Boxing Day, live on Sky Sports Premier League, is Kane's last opportunity to break Shearer's long-standing record though boss Pochettino is just pleased to see the 24-year old performing at the highest standard.

Kane is now level alongside Alan Shearer for most Premier League goals scored in a calendar year - 36
"Of course the record of Alan is fantastic, he was a fantastic player, but Harry is doing so well," said Pochettino.

"I think Alan was consistently scoring for 10 years. You need to show massive respect, it was amazing what he did.

"Harry is doing well - to have a player like Harry Kane is fantastic, I hope and I wish that every season he scores 50 or more than 50 [goals]."

Kane, who trails only Teddy Sheringham in Tottenham's all-time leading Premier League scorers list, has recorded 15 goals already this campaign, and Pochettino is convinced the forward is still on an upward curve and yet to reach his peak.

"I think he still can improve," the Tottenham boss added. "At 24 I think the player arrives at their best at 27, 28 or 29 depending on how professional you are.

source: SKYNEWS