Lineker urges Spurs to 'take a punt' on 'born goalscorer' Ferguson as Kane replacement

Ferguson's exploits were brought up as Gary Lineker chatted about the striker on Match of the Day alongside Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, with the latter duo on hand to heap praise on the former St Kevin's Boys and Bohemians youngster. 

FIRST OF MANY? Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal. Pic: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Gary Lineker has urged Spurs and their new boss Ange Postecoglou to fix their Harry Kane-replacement efforts on Republic of Ireland starlet Evan Ferguson. 

18-year-old Ferguson came off the bench late on in Brighton's Premier League opening day win over Luton Town and hit the post before notching a fourth goal for Roberto De Zerbi's side.