Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren believes Tottenham striker Harry Kane is struggling for form.

Kane is battling to replicate the goalscoring form that saw him win the Golden Boot at the World Cup, as England reached the semi-finals in the summer.

“It is not only him," said Lovren.

“A lot of Croatian players are exhausted emotionally. It is the same for England, trying to get over not going to the final.

“Even Luka (Modric) said to me he is struggling. It takes so much out of you, emotionally and physically.

“Eventually they will get their best form, but it will take time.

“They felt these emotions about how the fans would react in England. It really wasn't easy. Then you have such a short period of rest. It is not so easy to adapt straight away.

“It just isn't the same if you haven't started from day one in pre-season. I haven't even had a pre-season with my team.

“The most important thing is to get your form but all the players are having this period of adaptation."