Tottenham striker Harry Kane has thanked Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood for giving him a chance last season.

Sherwood gave Kane a run of games towards the end of last season.

"You know what it's like nowadays with a lot of other players coming in to the game. It's tough. I found it tough.

"[Former Spurs manager] Tim Sherwood gave me a chance and I managed to score a few goals, then [current Tottenham boss] Mauricio Pochettino did the same, gave me the chance - and I scored.

"If Tim hadn't given me the chance, I might not be where I am now. It is about a manager having faith in you, giving me that trust on that big stage. I know it's tough nowadays because there's so much scrutiny on managers and so much pressure.

"But if I can be an example to other players, and it gives other managers the chance to play their younger players, that would be great."