England captain Harry Kane has responded to Michael Owen's claim that the striker was "nuts" for joining Bayern Munich two years ago when he had the Premier League goalscoring record in view.

Kane has been one of many victims of an outspoken Owen who made the statement during an interview with Rio Ferdinand, but the former Tottenham Hotspur striker took a diplomatic view, insisting his move to Germany was also about playing at the highest level.

"I heard it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion," Kane said. "I've spent a bit of time with him [Owen] but don't know him well. Obviously he is a Premier League great and an England great as well so I'll respect him as a person.

"But ultimately, as he will know, everyone's career is different -- everyone's decisions and motivations a

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