EPL: Harry Kane sends clear message to Man United over Mauricio Pochettino move

England captain Harry Kane has praised Mauricio Pochettino amid reports linking the manager with a move to Manchester United.

The Bayern Munich striker believes Manchester United would be getting a ‘fantastic manager’ if Pochettino takes over from Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.

United have reportedly reached an initial agreement with Pochettino, who currently manages the United States national football team.

The club are expected to part ways with Carrick during the international break following what has been described as their worst-ever start to a Premier League season.

Speaking about Pochettino’s potential appointment on Wednesday, Kane praised the manager during his pre-match press conference ahead of England’s Nations League clash with Croatia on Thursday.

“Obviously a fantastic coach, he’s managed the biggest clubs in the world. From my point of view. We will have to wait and see what happens, but I know he’s a great guy and also a fantastic manager,” Kane said.

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Kane previously worked with Pochettino during their time together at Tottenham Hotspur, giving the England captain first-hand experience of the manager’s coaching style.