Kane has no intention of taking a break

It is a measure of the regard in which the Tottenham striker is held that going goalless for five games has been the cause of numerous headlines, stories and column inches taken up by worries about the England captain.

His boss Mauricio Pochettino says that Kane's lack of goals is not to do with fatigue and it seems the man himself agrees as he refuses to take a break from leading misfiring Spurs' line. 

The 'Daily Mail' understand that the World Cup's top scorer is adamant that he does not feel weary and is prepared to tell his manager that he is not in need of a rest.

Whether Kane plays or not is a question of discretion for Mauricio Pochettino, Kane prides himself on being available for every game and has previously rushed himself back from injuries, with it sometimes looking like he would have been better advised to wait longer.

Having uncharacteristically missed a golden chance in Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Inter at the San Siro there will be renewed calls to give Kane some time off in the coming days.

Spurs head to Brighton on Saturday and it remains likely that Kane will play, but next week's midweek game against Watford in the league cup should see him get some rest at least.