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Harry Kane insists Tottenham can emulate Manchester United’s Class of '92 - and go on to win the Premier League.

Kane says the “future is Tottenham’s for the taking” under Mauricio Pochettino in the same way United enjoyed incredible success under Sir Alex Ferguson in the 1990s.

Former United boss Ferguson brought through the likes of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes as the club became the most successful in the Premier League.

They also answered former Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen’s “you can’t win anything with kids” prediction and Kane is clearly in the mood to show Tottenham’s youngsters can prove the doubters wrong.

The Spurs squad has the youngest average age in the Premier League and Kane is the leading light of the youthful team.

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They also have England internationals Eric Dier and Dele Alli who have blossomed under Pochettino’s philosophy at White Hart Lane as well as a number of other young stars from around the globe.

Tottenham are in the hunt for three trophies with the Premier League title, they face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Sunday and are also still in the Europa League after their draw at Fiorentina on Thursday night.

They are favourites to beat Palace but Tottenham have even loftier targets this season as they are genuine contenders to win the league.

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It would be Tottenham’s first title since 1961 and Kane insists the prospect does not scare Pochettino’s youngsters.

When asked about the inspiration and comparisons from United’s Class of '92, Kane said: “It shows that it can be done.

“They were a great team so, again, with our squad and how young it is and obviously going into the new stadium in a few years, the future is bright so it’s just about trying to keep everyone together and to keep moving forward and the future is ours for the taking.”

England striker Kane says Tottenham will also not shy away from title talk and insists they are happy to lead from the front.

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Kane, talking to beIN Sports, said: “There’s no excuses when you’re young. We are still good players and we know what it takes to play in the Premier League. We’re here to be at the top and that’s what we’ll aim to do.”

Tottenham look as if they are going places under Pochettino as they hope to build on their start to the campaign with a new stadium also just around the corner.

But it also Tottenham’s young English core which is causing so much excitement because Pochettino is bringing through a new generation for Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions.

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England midfielder Dier says much of Tottenham’s form is down to Pochettino and his management style as the former Southampton boss is renowned for his tough double training sessions and regimented coaching.

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Dier said: ”One word to describe the manager’s coaching style? I would say intense. We play very intense football. I think even without the ball, that’s what the manager wants, high intensity, straight until the end.

“Him and his assistants are ruthless over everything that happens in training, tactics, where you’ve got to run, body shape everything.

“Many games this season, we out-power, out-run and out-muscle opposition and I think that’s what those training sessions do to you.”

Ryan Mason, Kyle Walker and Danny Rose are also enjoying good seasons under Pochettino and could go to the Euros this summer.

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But if there is one player who is really excelling then it is Tottenham’s 19-year-old midfielder Alli who has made a huge impression since his £5m move from MK Dons last year.

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Alli now looks a certainty for Hodgson’s Euro 2016 squad and yet the powerful midfielder admits that he did not expect to play so much and it still feels like a “dream”.

He even joked with his pal, Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe (who he knows from their days together at MK Dons), and claimed that he was hoping to make ten starts this season while instead he has become a mainstay in the Tottenham team.

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Alli added: “It’s funny you know. Obviously you speak about it with your friends and stuff when you move clubs, and I was speaking about it to Benik Afobe on the phone and I was saying that I wanted to get ten starts by the end of the season.

“Yes (I am pinching myself a bit). It is a dream and I’m hoping somebody doesn’t wake me up but yeah it’s been a crazy start to the year for me.”