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Harry Kane's chance to overtake Jimmy Greaves and become Tottenham's all-time leading scorer may be put on hold... with the striker facing a late fitness battle for Preston clash after missing training TWICE with a fever

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Published: 16:51 GMT, 27 January 2023 | Updated: 16:53 GMT, 27 January 2023

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Illness could see Harry Kane miss out on the chance to become Tottenham's all-time leading scorer in Saturday's FA Cup tie at Preston.

The Spurs forward went level with Jimmy Greaves on Monday when he hit the winner at Fulham to score his 266th goal for the club.

Boss Antonio Conte revealed afterwards Kane had struggled with a fever and he missed training on Wednesday and Thursday this week before he returned on Friday ahead of the weekend clash at Sky Bet Championship outfit Preston.

Harry Kane moved level with Jimmy Greaves' Tottenham goalscoring record on Monday night

The forward netted his 266th goal in Spurs colours with a fine finish from the edge of the area

'We have only one problem, with Harry, because he played the last game full of illness,' Tottenham assistant Cristian Stellini revealed.

'He didn't train during the week, he trained this morning, but he wants to come with us and be available.

'We know very well that Harry wants to play every game, so we are happy that