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Ewan Paton

Ange Postecoglou in Harry Kane Spurs question quip

Ange Postecoglou has a reputation for being witty with the media when certain questions are asked. 

During his first press conference as Tottenham's manager, it's clear to see the new job hasn't changed him since his time at Celtic.

Inevitably, the 57-year-old fielded questions from journalists about club captain Harry Kane, with doubts over his future seemingly growing by the day.

Bayern Munich are notable suitors of the striker, who has just one year remaining on his Spurs contract.

But questions about Kane's future arose a little bit earlier than Postecoglou had initially thought.

The boss has made some signings since taking over the reins at the club, including James Maddison. 

A reporter then pointed out that the club has a big first-team squad, so there will undoubtedly be movements toward the exit door too. 

Kane's name was then mentioned - and Postecoglou was quick off the mark with his response.

He quipped: "Question three was Harry. We were running a pool with the coaches. 

"I think Mile Jedinak won actually. I had over six (questions) because I thought you'd care more about me than Harry."

Continuing in a more serious tone, the Australian said: "In terms of the squad, the reason I'm here is because the club is seeking change. Change in direction, change in the way that we do things. That usually transpires in a change of personnel with the squad. 

"Within that context, my role at the minute is to deal with what's in front of me and the certainties that I have, also knowing that there are going to be many uncertainties. 

"I'm trying to tick off, one by one, the path forward for us. What are squad is going to look like may take a little while."

In a further question about Kane, Postecoglou addressed a conversation he is widely known to be holding with the England captain in the near future. 

And he insisted that Kane wants success for Tottenham, despite the huge questions marks over his future. 

He said: "I don't think it's my role to sit there and sort of treat people in a manner because of their circumstances. 

"I'm really big on treating everyone the same. Harry is someone who has already entrenched themselves in the history of this football club and he's very important. 

"He's one of the premier strikers in the world and I want him involved here. My conversation will be about how we can make this club successful. 

"I've got no doubt that's what he wants as well. Within that context, whatever the personal stuff that surrounds Harry as an individual, if the conversation takes it that way, we'll take it that way but I doubt it's going to be defined in the manner that people think it's going to be. 

"What I want is to introduce myself to Harry, to give him my vision for the club, to get an understanding from him about what he thinks this club needs to be successful, and then get out on that training pitch to try to make it happen."

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