To the challenge
Tadic, taking advantage of a rare below-par performance from Lloris, added a second for the visitors when the France goalkeeper could only palm his shot into the roof of the net.
Kane probably did not want 2017 to end but it finally did, for Tottenham at least, with three short blasts of the referee’s whistle.
The Spurs talisman applauded all four corners of Wembley while casually dribbling his match ball around with him before finally tucking it under his arm.
A giant thumbs-up was acknowledgement to the deserved standing ovation as he headed down into the tunnel and onwards towards 2018.
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Harry Kane Lionel Messi Robert Lewandowski Cristiano Ronaldo Edinson Cavani of player. But today, name one striker in the world, in his specific position, who is better than him.”
Kane said he was honoured just to be mentioned with two such renowned players but is certainly not one to rest on his laurels.
“I’m very proud of it,” said Kane. “Messi and Ronaldo have dominated football for so long and they’re two of 1.08 0.84 0.96 0.89 0.85 the greatest players ever, so it’s an honour to even be compared to them.
“But there’s a great staff and a great manager here who will keep pushing me.”
Southampton’s defeat came with wantaway defender Virgil Van Dijk again left at home and Saints manager Mauricio Pellegrino admitted transfer speculation was behind the decision.
“I decide what’s best for the team,” he said. “We have to wait until January. I can’t control the market.”