Now Spurs are big Wembley believers
Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham’s 3-1 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund will give his side the belief they can succeed at Wembley.
Spurs have struggled at their temporary home, with last night’s success just their third win in their last 13 games at the national stadium.
A double from Harry Kane – after Son Heung-min’s opener was cancelled out by a stunning strike from Andriy Yarmolenko – proved decisive in the Group H opener.
Tottenham’s evening was slightly soured by the late dismissal of defender Jan Vertonghen for a swinging arm into the face of Dortmund substitute Mario Gotze, but Pochettino was pleased overall.
“Maybe people will stop talking about hoodoos and the like that as they have been for the past year,” Pochettino said. “It’s fantastic, not only because of three points. It’s Wembley. It’s the perception that will be changed for our future. “It’s so important for our fans and of course for us. That win here is so important. “That’s why, for me, more than to talk about the good performance, it’s the perception that we can do it in the future.”
England striker Kane produced a match-winning performance, playing in Son for the first before beating Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki either side of half-time.
Pochettino was delighted with the contribution of his star striker.
“To score goals in the Champions League means he will get the credit he deserves,” the Argentinian added. “He is one of the best strikers in the world.”