Pochettino elated with Kane’s Hammer blows

LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino hailed Harry Kane for the two late goals that earned Tottenham Hotspur a 3-2 London derby win at home to West Ham.

Kane struck with a minute to go at White Hart Lane on Saturday before converting a penalty 160 seconds later as Spurs maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign.

It was also Tottenham’s first win since beating Manchester City on October 2, at a time when England striker Kane was injured.

Kane had also scored on his comeback in the 1-1 draw at Arsenal before the international break and confirmed his status as Tottenham’s main goal supply in this derby.

“He is back. For me, he is one of the best strikers in the world. He is a player who is very important for us. It was fantastic to see Harry Kane score again,” said Tottenham manager Pochettino of Kane.

West Ham, who remain a single point and place above the relegation zone, twice took the lead before Kane sunk them and, to make matters worse, defender Winston Reid was sent off in stoppage time.

Michail Antonio’s header gave the Hammers a half-time lead and, after Harry Winks had marked his first Premier League start with a Tottenham equaliser, Manuel Lanzini’s penalty restored the advantage.

Tottenham, who remain fifth, were not to be denied however. — AFP