Martinez: I wouldn't swap Lukaku for anyone

Everton manager Roberto Martinez says he would not swap Romelu Lukaku for Harry Kane or any other striker in the world, as his side prepares to take on Tottenham on Sunday.

Martinez believes the power Lukaku, which has seen him top the Premier League goalscoring charts alongside Jamie Vardy with 15 goals, makes him a dangerous threat for any team.

And the Toffees boss admits his 22-year-old striker has been at a "perfect level" of form since the start of last year.

"I wouldn't swap Rom for anyone," he told a press conference.

"If you look at the attacking force that we have this campaign, it's very, very impressive.

"He became very consistent since Jan 1 last year.

"Maybe other players have dips, real highs and lows. But in January, he hit a perfect level. It's not that he’s just in a good moment. He's been in a good moment for the last 12 months."

Lukaku just edges Kane for goals scored this season, with 18 goals in 23 games in all competitions, while the Spurs striker has scored 13 in 24, but Martinez admitted Kane will require close attention.

"Harry Kane has got real power and pace," Martinez said.

"It makes him a very mobile striker. Normally, you don't get both together. You get the mobility or goal scoring ability.

"Rom and Harry can both drop into certain places on the pitch and they've got the ability to move the ball and get at defenders. But they both share a clinical goal scoring touch.

"Normally, you either get a striker with a lot of mobility to assist others and open spaces, or one who is first and foremost a goal scorer. To get both in one type of player is quite rare."