EPL 2016/17: 5 reasons Harry Kane is the best English striker

Modified Mar 05, 2017 15:51 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion at White Hart Lane on January 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) — Harry Kane’s goalscoring record sets him apart from his compatriots

#3 Consistency

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur (R) and Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur (C) embrace after he is subbed during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion at White Hart Lane on January 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Harry Kane has found consistency to go along with his ability under the tutelage of Mauricio Pochettino

One of the hallmarks of a top striker is without a doubt, consistency. Daniel Sturridge’s best season (21 league goals) came in 2013/14 and since then he has been hampered by injuries and has just 14 league goals.

Vardy scored 24 league goals in the title win last season but had only five goals in the 2014-15 season and seven goals in the current one so far. Similarly, Wayne Rooney bagged 17 goals in the 2013/14 league season before the numbers started came down to 12, 8 and 2 in the subsequent seasons (including this one).

However, Harry Kane scored 21 goals in the 2014/15 season, followed by Golden Boot-winning 25 goals last season and already has 19 goals in the current one. Initially touted to be a one-season wonder, Kane has become an epitome of consistency, thereby setting him apart from the rest.