Bayern boss Vincent Kompany thinks Harry Kane is becoming "better with age" after seeing his striker play a starring role in the win over Leverkusen.
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- Kane in top form in the Champions League
- Scores and assists as Bayern knock out Leverkusen
- Kompany praises Kane's hard work
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Kane scored and grabbed an assist as Bayern Munich dumped Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen out of the Champions League on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory. The Bavarians ran out comfortable 5-0 winners on aggregate and progressed to a quarter-final tie with Serie A side Inter.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Kompany singled Kane out for special praise after the game for his performance. The 31-year-old actually made history as the first Englishman to score 10 goals in a single Champions League campaign with his latest effort, and his manager believes he is only getting better with age.
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WHAT KOMPANY SAID
Former Manchester City defender Kompany told reporters: "It helps when you have a top player who wants to run and fight for the team like a youth player. I played against him as an opponent and he has become better with age. He has a way to work towards his performances. I trust his consistency and how he works towards his game and with that quality you always get your moments."
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WHAT NEXT FOR KANE
Kane is also starring in the Bundesliga and is the division's top scorer with 21 goals in 23 games. The England captain will be hoping to add to his tally on Saturday when Bayern take on Union Berlin.
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