Striker Harry Kane will add competition for places, says Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson said the capture of teenage striker Harry Kane will strengthen his attacking options during the vital promotion run-in.
The 19-year-old joined City on loan from Tottenham for the rest of the season, and will go straight into the squad for tomorrow's trip to Blackpool.
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Harry Kane, pictured in action for Millwall against City defender Wes Morgan last April, is here until the end of the season
Kane's arrival means Pearson now has six strikers to choose from as City look to get their automatic promotion challenge back on track at Bloomfield Road.
Pearson said the signing will give his squad a boost after they suffered three consecutive defeats.
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"Harry will hopefully bring more goals and fresh impetus," said Pearson.
"It keeps the competition for places strong.
"He is a player we know quite a lot about. I am delighted that we have been able to secure him for our squad.
"Hopefully, it will be a positive move all around. With loan deals, everyone wins.
"For us at this stage of the season, I have always said that, if we are to bring anyone in, they have to improve us, and I think he does that.
"He can play as a wide striker or central striker, and he is a decent size as well. We have got another option in forward positions.
"It is always important that if you bring any players in on loan, they have to have a hunger for success.
"I am confident we have got another player coming into our ranks who will bring a lot of positive qualities to the squad.
"We have had the opportunity to bring him in and I am very happy we have been able to do that."
Kane, who has been capped 14 times at under-19 level by England and has scored six goals, came through the youth ranks at White Hart Lane.
He has made just one Premier League appearance for Spurs but has played in the Europa League for them this season, and has previously gained experience during loan spells at Leyton Orient, Millwall and Norwich.
He scored for Millwall in the 2-1 defeat of City at the New Den in April last year.
Kane also made five appearances for the Canaries this season before being recalled by Spurs.
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by George97
Saturday, February 23 2013, 4:01AM
“City will stay were they belong stop dreaming and wake up rubbish”
by Patrick4939
Friday, February 22 2013, 4:27PM
“The GeoffLane
If Vardy was bought for thr future at 26 years of age and with no League experience at any level, how long do you reckon he will last and when will he be ready ?”
by islandfox01
Friday, February 22 2013, 4:04PM
“Does any one on here know what they are talking about. For god's sake take the rose tinted glasses off. its simple we are not good enough to go up Pearson is just a middle of the road manager the team are not good enough to go up . Lose to Blackpool on a pitch i wound' t keep cows on let alone try and play football on . ( Sat away ) and Blackburn ( Tuesday .Home ) then our season will be over.”
by dobranich
Friday, February 22 2013, 3:29PM
“Here's some help for Pearson should things go t... Up again. Dig out your usual copy and pastes "They got all their players behind the ball". "They came to frustrate" " They came for the draw" "We should have had a penalty" "The referee/4th official had a bad game" "We had all the play but couldn't convert chances" You can add this time "The pitch didn't lend to our passing game" "The wind and snow flurries made life difficult"”
by TheGeofflane
Friday, February 22 2013, 3:25PM
“Believe it or not, days go by when I don't post. I believe the re-ermerged Foxfan1 is also our new friend foxforce53. Keep an eye open for me, if you will. One will post, the other will jump on it. I believe they swim in the same pool in Florida. At the shallow end they(sorry, he) relies on dobbo.”
by TheGeofflane
Friday, February 22 2013, 2:04PM
“Vardy was bought for the future. No one expected the Beckford blow-out or Waggie's long hamstring injury. He's come a long way in no time at all. Save your criticism if he fails to come through next season. Nigel (and scouting team) ain't wrong very often. Blyth also was bought with an eye to the future. And to answer LCFC Mike, YES, more caps, more recent experience. Hopper wasn't Bury's answer yet, Blyth moves UP to a lower division team, Schlupp's career is under review. He might take a huge step upwards. POLITICS. We can't do a Watford, we have to deal with what we've got.”
by KevCol
Friday, February 22 2013, 1:55PM
“It says all you need to know about the combined abilities of messrs. Waghorn, Vardy and Futacs!
Tomorrow is a definite 'mustn't lose'. It will be a battle because of their pitch and their extra commitment due to it being Ince's first home game. To that end we must pack the midfield. On our current form Pearson has to play the percentages. It's pointless playing Marshall and Knockaert; they'll just be passengers and King & Drinkwater will be overrun.
We'll just have to get our tactics right and then go and ' do a job on them'!! If Charlton can do it then surely anyone can!!”
by Overhere
Friday, February 22 2013, 1:45PM
“I guess Pearson has given up on Vardy then? Oh well he only blew a million quid on the kid.”
by TheGeofflane
Friday, February 22 2013, 1:39PM
“No wonder I'm good at fishing! One little comment and I've hooked him again.”
by ash1967
Friday, February 22 2013, 1:34PM
“By the way fellas, Harry Kane can also play in midfield, which he did at Norwich before he got injured and returned to Tottenham, by all accounts on the left side”