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Harry Kane keen to see how Tottenham match up against Real Madrid in Champions League

ORLANDO, FL - JULY 22:  Harry Kane #10 of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick during the International Champions Cup 2017 match be
Image: Harry Kane thrilled to draw Real Madrid in Champions League

Harry Kane cannot wait to come up against Real Madrid after Tottenham were drawn alongside last year's winners in the Champions League group stages.

Spurs face a tough task in Group H against 11-time winners Real, German side Borussia Dortmund and Cypriot champions Apoel.

But England striker Kane says playing Real holds no fear for Mauricio's Pochettino's men, insisting Spurs go into the competition full of confidence and targeting maximum points from the group stages.

"It's a great draw. You expect to play the best in Europe in the Champions League and it's exciting for us," Kane said.

"We look forward to these games. You want to test yourself against the best and Real Madrid are the best at the moment.

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"It will be interesting to see where we're at and a great test for us against Borussia Dortmund and Apoel as well.

"I remember the game against Real Madrid at the Lane in 2011. I'm sure Wembley will be packed for the matches and we can't wait to get started.

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"Our aim is to win every game and this will be a good test to see where we're at and how far we've come."

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Spurs were unable to progress to the knockout stages in last season's competition, finishing third in their group behind Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen.

Eric Dier says Spurs will draw on the experience of last year's campaign and admits the group they have been drawn in is exciting for the fans and players alike.

"It's a very exciting group and from last season's experience, we know there are no easy games in the Champions League," Dier said.

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"Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, who we played in the Europa League a couple of years ago - our styles will make for a great game in that one. Apoel will be tough as well.

"To play against Real Madrid will be a fantastic experience for us all, that's what the Champions League is all about, pitting yourselves against the best teams in Europe. They are the reigning champions as well, so that makes it even more special.

"We respect every opponent and we'll give everything against every opponent as well and try to beat them. It's exciting for our fans, a really exciting group and we're all looking forward to it."

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