Spurs still ‘believe’ after Kane hat trick

Harry Kane scored his third hat trick in nine games for Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Photo: Dylan Martinez, Reuters

Harry Kane scored his third hat trick in nine games for Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Photo: Dylan Martinez, Reuters

Published Feb 26, 2017

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LONDON – Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino labelled Harry Kane one of the world’s best strikers after a third hat trick in nine games helped the London side demolish Stoke City 4-0 on Sunday.

Kane’s three goals came between the 14th and 37th minutes, giving him 22 in all competitions for the season.

“He’s playing at a very good level,” Pochettino told the BBC. “He’s one of the best strikers in the world. He deserves it because he’s a great professional.”

The Argentine coach was also delighted with midfielder Dele Alli, who was sent off for a wild challenge at Wembley as Spurs went out of the Europa League to Belgium’s Gent on Thursday.

“Dele is very mature and a great boy,” he added.

“I am very pleased for him, he had a difficult few days, but it was a good response. He was fantastic on the pitch.”

An eighth successive home win in the Premier League – and 10th in all competitions at White Hart Lane – put Tottenham second in the table, but with a big gap still to make up on London rivals Chelsea.

“Ten points is a big gap, but we keep going and believe,” Pochettino said. “We (will) try to put on pressure.”

Reuters

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