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Southampton vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Opposition threat

By Ewan Kingsbury

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Heung-Min Son after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Wembley Stadium on January 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Heung-Min Son after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Wembley Stadium on January 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Wembley Stadium on January 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) |
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Wembley Stadium on January 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) | /

Harry Kane

Heralded as the ‘world’s best striker’ last year, it is clear to see why Harry Kane will likely cause Southampton’s sloppy defence problems. He scored a hattrick on Boxing Day, and it wouldn’t be totally out of the question for him to repeat that feat, with Saints having picked up just two points since then.

Kane has 26 goals in 26 starts so far this season, so it’s clear to see why he is one of the most celebrated and coveted attacking players of a generation, with England’s World Cup hopes resting squarely on the 24-year-old’s shoulders.

Kane poses a threat in almost every aspect of forward play, from his long-shots to his aerial ability. Southampton will have a real task on their hands to contain Kane, with Wesley Hoedt likely to have to man-mark Kane out of the game.