Irish Daily Mirror

‘Miracle’ was built on belief

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team spirit, we’ve just not had the best of seasons.

“I was always taught to have a good first touch. When they bring on the big guns and Harry Kane scores, I’ve got to follow suit haven’t I?

“It’s been a great evening and we’ve now got a trip to Wembley to look forward to.

“It’s brilliant. I’ve been out injured for seven weeks and found it tough to get back into the team. I’ve done my job and finished it.

“When you look at this day and how special it is, it was written. We’ve got great team spirit and will never give up.”

Dale striker Ian Henderson (above) said: “To get a draw at the end of the day against a Premier League club you can hear what it means to the fans, board and staff.

“We can’t wait to go to Wembley. We always felt we had an opportunit­y, Stevo is an unbelievab­le finisher and we deserved that today.

“I’ve always dreamed of playing at Wembley and now I can say I’ve played there - if I’m fit and picked!”

Tottenham striker Harry Kane, whose 88th-minute penalty looked to have won the tie for Spurs, made the first senior appearance of his career at Rochdale while on loan with Leyton Orient.

Kane (above) tweeted: “A memorable place for me having made my profession­al debut here 7 years ago. Fair play to Rochdale.”

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