Manchester United legend Nani made a U-turn on his decision to exclude Harry Kane from his England-Portugal combined XI.
The ex-Portuguese international opted for his former Red Devils teammate Cristiano Ronaldo when he chose his team last year.
He now believes Ronaldo and Kane could make a great partnership in attack
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He now believes Ronaldo and Kane could make a great partnership in attackCredit: getty
Nani told talkSPORT that only Marc GuehiandJude Bellingham would make his ultimate combined XI between the two nations.
However, the Euro 2016 winner has been forced to find a place for England captain Kane due to his stunning form since.
Kane partners Ronaldo in Nani’s combined England/Portugal XI
The former Tottenham Hotspur star scored his third hat-trick of the season on Saturday as Bayern Munich downed VfB Stuttgart 5-0.
It means that Kane has bagged a career-high 58 goals this year, eclipsing his previous best of 56 that he recorded at Spurs in 2017.
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As a result, Nani would now like to see the 32-year-old partner Ronaldo,who has a remarkable 954 career goals,in his attack.
“I think Kane would be a fantastic player to play behind him,” Nani told talkSPORT.com on behalf of online casino experts, casino.co.uk.
“Because he can still run, win the balls in certain positions and connect different parts of play.
“With the two, you would have this ability to connect everything together, acting almost as a false nine.
“I would put him with Cristiano as a two, with Kane moving with more freedom, moving everywhere in behind the defenders.”
Nani's original team on talkSPORT omitted Kane
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Nani's original team on talkSPORT omitted Kane
Ronaldo could now benefit from Kane playing behind him
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Ronaldo could now benefit from Kane playing behind himCredit: Getty
Harry kane celebrates his hat-trick goal against Stuttgart
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The England skipper has never score more goals in a calendar year than he has in 2025Credit: AFP
Nani offers advice to EFL-star cousin
Nani's original combined XI between Portugal and England saw Declan Rice ousted in favour of Joao Palhinha and Vitinha.
Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford andPhil Fodenwere also snubbed to make way for Rafael Leao andBernardo Silva.
Meanwhile, Nani has his own high hopes that his cousin could one day be involved in the conversation after joining Blackburn Rovers.
Sidnei Tavares, who joined the Championship club last summer from Moreirense,began his career in English football at Leicester City.
“He’s a really good player and having his moment now,” Nani added.
Ex-Manchester United winger Nani names his combined England & Portugal XI with only 2 English stars making the cut
“I am wishing all the best for him, to produce the best he can on the field.
“I think his future could be brilliant if he continues with the right mentality, the right behaviour and keeps two feet on the ground.