Harry Kane on overwhelming England support after Ballon d'Or win

Harry Kane and Mauricio Pochettino spent several memorable years together at Tottenham, steering the club to the 2019 Champions League final and a runners-up finish in the Premier League, before the Argentine tactician was sacked just months after that European showpiece.

"Mauricio and I have a fantastic relationship. He is one of the managers who had the biggest impact on my career. I needed his backing, and he was always there for me on and off the pitch, which was crucial," the England captain stated on Wednesday during his pre-match press conference ahead of their UEFA Nations League encounter with Croatia.

Pochettino, currently in charge of the United States, has emerged as a candidate under consideration by Manchester United should the Old Trafford hierarchy decide to part company with Michael Carrick.

"He's a fantastic coach. He's already managed some of the biggest clubs in the world. I couldn't speak more highly of him. Now we just have to wait and see what happens, but he's a great person and a great manager," Kane reiterated. 

The Bayern Munich striker will earn his 126th cap for England on Thursday, surpassing legend Peter Shilton to establish himself as the most-capped player in the history of the 'Three Lions'.