Harry Kane believes his seven week lay-off could prove to be a blessing in disguise for Tottenham, reports the London Evening Standard.

Kane started his first game at Arsenal on Sunday since damaging ankle ligaments in September, and netted the equaliser from the penalty spot in Sunday's 1-1 north London derby draw at the Emirates.

He said: "I never want to be injured or missing games. But when you get injured you have to look at the positives to help you.

"It gave me six-seven weeks off to rest the other muscles that haven't been rested in a while. It's a good thing. I got fit and I made sure I stayed healthy.

"I had a break early on when I first got injured; I went away with the missus. But after that there were double sessions in the gym and outside to maintain my health and fitness so that when I was called upon, like at Arsenal, I was ready for it.

"I felt fine [and wasn't worried about the injury]. I have been working hard to be ready and I wouldn't have been out there if I wasn't feeling good enough. I still need to get some match fitness, but I was delighted to be out there and to score."