Manchester City defender John Stones has backed England teammate Harry Kane to reach new heights after establishing himself as England's top forward.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Kane has scored 13 goals in his last eight appearances, despite failing to score a goal in August.

Kane ended speculation over his form by scoring a double in England's win over Malta, and the striker's previous contribution to his run was a brace against Huddersfield Town last Saturday.

"I've played with [Kane] from England Under-19s' so I know his game and how he plays, how hungry he is to keep improving," Stones told reporters.

"Harry's been doing it for years now and I think he's got that hunger that he'll keep doing it. He is in great form for his club and he's raring to go and bring that into international football. It's great to have him here for England."

England head into their final two international qualifying matches against Slovenia and Lithuania needing just one win to book their place at next year's World Cup.