Gary Lineker believes Harry Kane is a better striker than he ever was, but insists football now is an easier game than it was during his playing days.

Kane is enjoying a stellar second season at Bayern Munich , even with his form cooling off slightly in recent matches.

The England captain still has 14 goals and three assists in 12 Bundesliga appearances, as well as five goals in as many matches in the Champions League.

Kane is the Three Lions' record goalscorer after taking his international tally to 78 during last month's international break, 25 clear of Wayne Rooney in second.

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