<text>  Roy Hodgson would have left Loftus Road with a warm-tingly feeling yesterday. It had nothing to do with the mid-March sunshine, however. It was because of Tottenham striker Harry Kane. This clash was billed as a straight shoot-out between England strike hopefuls Kane and Queens Park Rangers frontman Charlie Austin. Harry Kane celebrates as he takes his tally to 26 in all competitions so far this term . Kane heads past Robert Green to give Tottenham the lead over QPR at Loftus Road . England manager Roy Hodgson was at the game to cast his eye of Englands next generation of strkers . Charlie Austin reacts after missing an opportunity during the London derby on Saturday . Games Goals . Harry Kane 24 16 . Charlie Austin 25 15 . Saido Berahino 28 12 . Wayne Rooney 24 10 . The Spurs striker won the battle at a canter. Thats not a slight on Austin, who also would have impressed Hodgson. But when the England manager names his squad for the games against Lithuania and Italy on Thursday, in Kane he has a striker who has every hallmark of an international footballer. For Austin, the jury is still out. Kane was, essentially, the difference between the two teams at QPR. It wouldnt have come as surprise to Rangers boss Chris Ramsey, who played an influential role in nurturing the striker in the White Hart Lane academy. Spurs striker Kane celebrates as his goals keep Tottenham in the hunt for a top four finish . Rangers star Austin is denied from adding to his impressive goals tally by a save from Hugo Lloris . QPR striker Austin watches as his shot beats Lloris only to crash off the crossbar . He has polished himself, I was fortunate to have worked with him, said Ramsey. Would I pick him for England? Yes, I would - but the way Im going... Two goals against QPR took his tally for the season to 26. Thats a record you simply cannot ignore. Hodgson certainly wont. The only question for the England manager now is if he utilises the striker in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania or ease him in during the friendly against Italy. His first goal against Rangers showed great bravery, risking a hefty blow to the head to glance home Andros Townsends free kick. His second showed great composure, skipping round Rob Green before finishing into an empty net. He ticks every box. But his goals only tell part of the story. Kanes heat map right in the opposition half showed he posed a greater threat than Austin left Twice he showed excellent vision to set up marauding right-back Kyle Walker with goal scoring opportunities, executing both passes with unerring accuracy. Had it not been for Greens heroics in Rangers goal, Kane could easily have had four by the time Craig Pawson blew the final whistle. After yesterday, Hodgson will be chomping at the bit to get his hands on Kane later this month. Kane doubled Tottenhams lead in the second half after rounding the keeper to slot into an empty net . CLICK HERE for all the stats from the game, including Harry Kanes second goal below Austin has the good grace for congratulate Tottenham keeper Lloris for his saves . The England boss, perhaps, wont be as eager to draft Austin into his plans. This was by no means a poor display from the Rangers striker, who himself could easily have had four goals himself yesterday. Likewise, his goal line clearance to deny Christian Eriksen spoke volumes for his desire and work rate. But Kane won this battle of the future England strikers. He won it hands down. Austins time may come. But the time, for Kane, has arrived. Kane heads back to the centre circle after handing Spurs the lead in Saturdays only Premier League clash . The QPR striker was involved in a bust up with Tottenham defender Kyle Walker . 