Troy Deeney has defended Harry Kane from more criticism, with Dietmar Hamann told that he “talks sh*t” when it comes to the Bayern Munich striker.

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• Ex-Bayern star has questioned frontman
• Difficult to argue with his goal record
• Criticism leaves Deeney baffled

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Despite registering four hat-tricks across all competitions this season, reaching 20 goals through just 19 appearances, Kane has been accused of going missing in games that matter most. He has also seen his contribution to the England cause called into question.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Ex-Germany international and one-time Bayern midfielder Hamann said on the back of more UEFA Nations League action for the Three Lions: “I think the jury is still out whether he's got it against the best teams – because he didn't do it for England. I watched him against Ireland last week and he was poor. He played a wonder ball for the penalty but honestly that's not enough for an England captain.”

• WHAT DEENEY SAID

  Kane is his country’s all-time leading scorer, and a talismanic presence at club level, with former Premier League frontman Deeney telling why Hamann’s comments hold no weight: “Boring, boring. So, if they don't win and he doesn't score, he's not a big factor. But when they win and they score, it's not his fault, it's everyone's fault. How does that work?

  “I don't know Didi Hamann, he was a wonderful footballer. But I think he talks sh*t sometimes. Every time Harry scores, I don't ever hear anyone go, 'Oh, he's the sole reason they won.' It's like, 'Great team performance and Harry Kane capped it off at the end.' When they lose, it's, 'Oh no, Harry Kane's fault.' What do you want him to do? The kid scores goals and is an unbelievable footballer.”

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Deeney went on to say of Kane maintaining remarkable individual standards at 31 years of age, with it difficult to understand why some people want to constantly write him off: “He's still scoring and we're all trying to replace him in England. Give the kid a break. You can have your opinion on whether he's a good player or not. But whenever they don't win, it's his fault. Whenever they win, it's everyone else's fault.”

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