England newcomer Harry Kane's progress has been "sensational", according to team-mate Michael Carrick
The striker, 21, has scored 29 goals for Tottenham so far this season and received his first senior call-up for the games against Lithuania and Italy.
"He's gone up two or three levels. His performances keep improving," said Manchester United midfielder Carrick.
Defender Gary Cahill added: "He has all the attributes [for a striker] - his confidence is sky high."
England face Lithuania in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Friday before playing Italy in a friendly in Turin on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Fabian Delph linked up with the England senior squad later than his team-mates on the first day of training. The Aston Villa midfielder was delayed due to a stomach bug before arriving at St George's Park.
"As the spotlight's grown on Harry he seems to have grown and his performances have improved and improved," added Carrick.
"He looks like the real deal and I'm sure he's got a big, big future ahead of him."
And when asked whether he thinks Kane will start, Chelsea defender Cahill added: "That's down to the manager.
"We've got four top strikers here, all champing at the bit to play and Harry's in that bracket."
Kane has been an important figure in the England Under-21 side, who he helped qualify for this summer's European Championship. It has not been decided whether he will play in the tournament, with England senior coach Roy Hodgson fearing Tottenham's commercial interests could prevent him from competing.
"I think you just stay focused. He comes across as a top professional and I'm sure whatever he gets asked to do he'll go ahead and do," said Cahill.
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