Kane strikes late for Spurs

Harry Kane responded to a host of missed chances by heading the late goal that secured Tottenham’s 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace.

The England striker spurned three earlier opportunities but retained his composure to secure all three points and strengthen Spurs’ pursuit of a top-four finish.

Kane’s late intervention came as a blow to Roy Hodgson, the manager who handed him his international debut but who is now fighting to keep Palace in the Premier League.

Dele Alli, whose reputation was defended by Hodgson this week after recent suggestions of diving, had a second-half penalty appeal dismissed when he went down under minimal contact with Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.

Kane finally scored in the 88th minute from Christian Eriksen’s corner. Meeting the Dane’s delivery at the back post, he headed goalwards and saw his effort find the back of the net after Hennessey could only get a hand to it. It was Kane’s 35th goal of the season, and 150th of his club career.