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Scoutcast: Does Harry Kane’s international form boost his FPL appeal?

Joe and Andy help Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers prepare for Gameweek 12 in the latest edition of the Scoutcast.

After back-to-back hat-tricks on international duty, interest is understandably mounting among FPL managers in Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane (£12.2m). With a new manager in charge in north London, Kane’s teammate Son Heung-min (£10.3m) is also topping many FPL managers’ shopping lists.

But can this once lethal Premier League strike duo compete with Liverpool auto-captain Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) for the armband?

And are they worth getting in instead of the likes of Diogo Jota (£7.5m), whose starts looks more certain following an injury to his teammate Roberto Firmino (£8.8m), or Leicester City’s fresh and rested frontman Jamie Vardy (£10.8m), whose international days are behind him?

Following an eventful international break, there is plenty for Joe and Andy to consider, especially regarding their premium and captaincy options.

On last Gameweek’s show, their guest Kylie likened Kane to a Fantasy Football unicorn: a mythical beast of FPL points that managers dream of. Many of the community’s most inventive members have taken this metaphor to heart to create some eye-catching legendary designs involving Kane. This week’s show profiles some of the best ‘UniKane’ pictures that have emerged from this flurry of activity.

Elsewhere, Crystal Palace options have caught Joe and Andy’s attention. With favourable fixtures and form, Patrick Vieira’s troops have options across the park. Our Scoutcast pair delve into their underlying numbers and assess the best Eagles to swoop for.

Well-owned Brighton stopper Roberto Sanchez (£4.6m)’s red card in Gameweek 11 means he misses out against Aston Villa this weekend. Joe takes in the latest goalkeeping statistics to find suitable replacements for those looking to make a change between the sticks.

Goals imminent gets an airing, fixtures are frisked and there are differentials to pick. With Brighton’s Leandro Trossard (£6.5m) topping last week’s low-owned gem list, the pressure is certainly on for the Scoutcast crew to maintain their form.

Fellow Scoutcast regular Seb was unable to join this week’s show due to internet gremlins but he should be back next week once the tech boffins have dropped by.

This week’s episode was aired live via Youtube on Tuesday 16 November. Be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel to get notified of future live episodes. It is also available as a podcast.

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185 Comments Post a Comment
  1. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale (foster)
    Taa james livra cancelo (duffy)
    Salah foden gallagher (esr raphinha)
    Kane antonio hwang

    What about starting XI?? Trying to hit 10k this gw guys

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Arise, Sir DSHV!

  2. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Kane or Jota..

    Kane or Jota..

    Luckily for me I'm doing it in GW13.. so I'm treating GW12 like an audition for both of them.

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Prefer Kane. Just

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Not necessarily, Conte might make do with 1-0s.. might not worth 12.2m after all

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah same here

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yep, big decision to make as l will alter team structure to suit one of them.

        But the thoughts of having a front 7 of Salah Son Foden Jota ESR Wilson Antonio, with Hwang as backup is perhaps too good to pass up 😛

        1. drughi
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          dont have son or kane atm and also want jota so have some decisions to make, can wait a week I feel though

  3. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all!

    Which one?
    1/ Regulion & Wilson
    2/ Cancelo & Armstrong

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      2 because of Cancelo

      1 with Cancelo is very much doable

  4. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How is this WC team? Any changes required?

    Ramsdale Steele (can upgrade to Foster if I get one more price rise out of Gallagher)

    TAA Cancelo James Reguilon Livramento

    Salah Foden Son Raphinha Jota

    Antonio Hwang Gelhardt

    Thanks.

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good. Forward line a bit weak but the rest is very strong.

  5. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you bench this week?
    I'm between Raph and Vardy as I want to play Livra, crazy times

    Rambo/Foster
    Cancelo/Chilwell/James/Livra/Duffy
    Salah/Son/Havertz/Raph/Mbeumo
    Vardy/Toney/4.4

    1. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Raph

    3. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not a well rested Vardy

      1. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Do you think its only fitness issues that led to 2 shots (total) in last 3 games, 0 on target..?

  6. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I've got a feeling that Jota is not as nailed as people think, even with Firmino out. Origi will surely get plenty of game time, especially as he will be needed when Mane and Salah are at the ACON.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I am covering mine ears!

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Minamino and Ox can play in the front 3 as well.

      Plus everyone is getting very excited without actually hearing from Klopp first.

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Can't see Jota being dropped for a player Klopp obviously has no confidence in. He's also injured so it's going to take a big drop in form for Jota. Klopp needs to win all games so can't afford to be experimenting

  7. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    vardy party.....next week

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3-week bender!

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      This.

      Might even go Antonio to Vardy in 13, and then Vardy to Kane in 14. Then save FT to do Kane to Ronaldo in 16.

      Talk about upside chasing lol

  8. farmerfat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to Captain between Salah and Ronaldo?

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ronaldo

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Feeling insecure or lucky?

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ronaldo - Watford defence vs Gunners defence

  9. aidmata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Foster Ramsdale

    Duffy Chilwell TAA Cancelo Livramento

    ESR Mbeumo Raphinha Salah Foden

    Toney Vardy Antonio

    2FT with 0.7 ITB - thinking Mbeumo and Vardy to Son and fodder this week, leaves cash to update ESR or Raph to Jota next week?

    Thoughts appreciated guys?

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m thinking of bringing in ESR this or next week
      Why sell?

  10. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench two:

    a) Chilwell (lei) - already have James
    b) Livra (nor)
    c) Mbuemo (new)
    d) Gallagher (bur)
    e) Hwang (WHU)
    f) Antonio (wol)

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ouch

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Livra and Hwang

    3. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B and maybe E

  11. Tic Tacs
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A: Chilwell and Cornet or B: Reguilon and Bowen?

    Just priced out of a Chilwell and Bowen pick by 0.2m

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I like A

  12. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Forward under 5.8
    A) Pukki
    B) Hwang
    C) King
    D) Davis and cash for upgrade Raphinha to Jota next week (but also have Brownhill so thats asking for trouble)

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hwang if it looks like Jimmy doesn’t get back in time. If only we had an update on his whereabouts.

  13. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench one:

    A: Mbeumo(have Toney)
    B: Raphinha

    1. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B aims between the posts

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m benching Raphinha over Toney if that helps?

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Mbeumo/Toney out for minus whatever it takes.

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    5. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A, not feeling Brentford at all

  14. Casual Player
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    The answer to the headline is ‘no’

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Correct

  15. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who scores more this week?…

    A. Kane and Raphinha
    B. Antonio and Son
    C. Jota and Antonio
    D. Jota and Wilson

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

  16. martyhan
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Raphina to jota worth a -4?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

    2. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looked at it for my team and don’t think it is

      1. Casual Player
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Bit rough to have the only not +1 here lol

    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Probably not

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

      1. martyhan
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks guys. Appreciate the responses

  17. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who is my priority move in and is it worth pulling the trigger this week or waiting until next?

    1.Toney to Wilson
    2.Mbeumo to Gallagher/ESR/Raphina
    3.Janson to James (have Chilly)
    4.Jansson to Regi/Royal

    I can do two of those moves for free with the exception of 3, which will use all my money

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Gallagher

      1. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        worth doing this week or give Mbeumo one more week?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Ditch

    2. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      1 or 2. Wilson got some good upcoming fixtures

  18. FreddyP3
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    1 FT, 1.6 ITB
    Steele (Sanchez)
    TAA Cancelo James Livramento (Williams)
    Salah Raphina Gallagher (Saka Allan)
    Ronaldo Antonio Jimenez

    Pretty happy with the team overall assuming Steele gets to play.. could do Saka to Jota and play instead of Livra, or save?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Save

  19. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Woke up convinced it was Thursday today. Very disappointed.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sorry to hear you are chapfallen.

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        No need to be a mandrake mymmerkin

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Touché!

          1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Douché!

            1. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Back to the basement for me then, Warhammer game ongoing.

  20. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Pick one:
    A. Jota + Hwang
    B. ESR + Wilson

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A for me

    2. patricio33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I like B.

  21. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Does Mane get more points when Firmino is on or off the pitch?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m guessing more. Tis a guess though.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      More i'd imagine, Firmino key to how Liverpool attack

  22. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which is better?

    A- Sa' + Mount > Lloris + Jota, for Free
    B- Ronaldo + Mount > Kane + Jota for Free
    C- Ronaldo + Mount > Kane + Foden for Free
    D- Ronaldo + Mount > Son + Wilson for Free
    E- Ronaldo + Mount + Sissoko > Wilson + Son + Jota for -4

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. JBG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      a

    3. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I like D

  23. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Assistance required.

    Ramsdale Ward
    Livra Rud James Dias Cancelo
    Havertz Gallagher Salah Raph Sissoku
    Ant Vardy Toney

    0.4m ITB - 0 FT left as I did Sarr to Gallagher early.

    Would you
    A) Spend -8 to get Son or Kane in (Dropping Vardy/Havertz)
    B) Spend -4 to drop Havertz/Vardy to someone and bring in Kane/Son next week?
    C) Do nothing more this week & potentially spend -4 next week to get Kane/Son in?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C for the moment then reassess

    2. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C probably the best option

  24. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    That disappointment when I went to watch black box and realised no mark

    Expecting 2 hours of general sticking to the template hopefully won’t be the case

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hopefully it WILL be the case you mean!

  25. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Can someone help me replace the marked players in my team.
    2 FT, 1,4 ITB. Happy to take a hit.

    Foster
    Chilwell Dias* Cancelo Duffy
    Raphinha Salah Havertz*
    Vardy Antonio Toney

    Sanchez Benrahma Tsimikas Kovacic*

    Kovacic, Dias & Havertz -----> ? ? ?

    1. JBG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you want to replace Dias?

      Downgrade Kovacic to Browhill and upgrade Havertz to Son.

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        His output (FPL points) hasn't been great for his price tag: 0, 1, 2, 1, 6 in the last 5 weeks and need some cash. Exact cash for those moves thanks.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Think I'd also keep Dias for now. So many mids to choose from! JBGs suggestion is good, esp as you have a strong bench already. Or take your pick from Gallagher, Zaha, Jota, Foden, Bernardo Silva, Bowen, ESR, Cornet etc

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I didnt think my bench was particularly great.
        A lot of options there thanks for the suggestions, i'll play around with the team to see who I can afford. Would you move Benrahma out, thinking to replace him with Gallagher (funds permitting)

  26. JBG
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I feel like a broken record but.. First to most votes "wins":

    a) Vardy to Kane
    b) Vardy+Mbuemo to Wilson+Son -4
    c) Azpi to Emerson (and start Emerson over Chilwell)

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. JBG
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. JBG
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A if you must

      1. JBG
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Oh I must... sick of Vardy. Thanks.

    4. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. JBG
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks.

    5. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      i dont like kane or son this gw.

      there, I've said it.

      1. JBG
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Well I don't like Vardy this GW either, something has to give. Could also just do Vardy to Wilson and wait with Son until next GW.

  27. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Steele
    TAA Cancelo Chilwell Livramento
    Salah Mbeumo Gallagher
    Kane Ronaldo Hwang

    Sánchez ESR Jansson Sissoko

    1FT, 0.6ITB
    Save FT?

    1. JBG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Save.

      1. Gunners in Haaland
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      save

      1. Gunners in Haaland
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

  28. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    too much?

    A) antonio, toney, 4.5 mid -> jota, wilson, 4.4 fwd, -4
    B) toney -> davis, save
    C) something else
    2ft burning a hole

    guaita
    TAA - Rudiger - Chilwell - Cancelo
    raphina - kdb - salah - allan -
    jimenez - -

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hmm C I think. Is your heart really set on KDB? Not sure he's worth the price (over Foden/Bilva) atm. Since you appear to be playing 441 (with Allan!), I'd downgrade KDB & upgrade Allan. So many good budget/mid-priced mids to replace them

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Im giving KDB EVE and maybe WHU just got to pick a city mid and stick, cant be chasing peps team sheets.

  29. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    1.8 ITB 1FT

    A) Dias>TAA
    B) Hold and reassess

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      cant keep dias somehow?

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

  30. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I have 2FT and have no idea where to go with them? Should I boot Antonio and keep one or do Havertz + Antonio to Rashford + Wilson for a bold move? Or just downgrade Havertz to Cornet or Gallagher?

    0.8 ITB
    McCarthy - Ramsdale

    James - Cancelo - TAA - Livramento - Williams

    Salah - Havertz - Son - Raphinha - Brownhill

    Antonio - Toney - Jimenez

    What would you do?

    1. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’d wait for early team news on sat morning. If Havertz seems likely to play then I’d consider Foster for one of your keepers. If unlikely to play then sell for Foden or maybe Gallagher/ESR to free up money for future transfers.