Harry Kane has admitted he was surprised by Jose Mourinho's sacking by Tottenham and found out it was happening just minutes before it was announced.
In comments that appear to reject reports of a player revolt against the Portuguese, the Spurs striker - one of only a few players who commented on the dismissal on social media - insists he had a "great" relationship with Mourinho.
Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, Kane - who is in a race to be fit for Wembley - also pledged his backing for close friend Ryan Mason after he was installed as interim head coach.
"I was surprised (by Mourinho's sacking) - I'll be totally honest," Kane said. "I came in that morning and probably found out 5-10 minutes before it was announced.
"A lot of the focus was on the Carabao Cup final and preparing for that but, look, it's football. I've been here now where a couple of managers have been sacked and, as a player now, I don't think you ever expect the boss to be sacked but it's part of the game, you have to deal with it.
"I had a great relationship with Jose, I wish him all the best for whatever his next job is, but he knows as we know football can be cut-throat and we just have to look forward. We have a big final to prepare for now and we're looking forward to that.
"Ryan's been great. It's obviously been strange for him, a bit of a rollercoaster coming in late notice and taking on the job. I thought he's done incredibly well; how he's handled the whole situation, how he's handled the boys and obviously getting his first win against Southampton was a massive moment.
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