The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)

200 club for Kane – who has more in his sights

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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has backed Harry Kane’s quest for another 200 club goals after seeing him complete his first double century at Newcastle.

The England captain scored twice in Spurs’ 3-1 Premier League win at St James’ Park last night to reach his landmark, and later dedicated the victory to team-mate Serge Aurier following the death of his brother Christophe­r earlier this week.

Kane tweeted: “That win was for you @Serge_aurier. Very proud to reach 200 club goals. On to the next 200,” and swiftly received the approval of his manager.

Mourinho said: “He’s a young guy. Two hundred goals at his age with the remaining years that he has in front of him, it’s very normal that he speaks about ‘Let’s go for 200 more’.

Kane struck after the break following a quiet first half by his standards to win the game after Matt Ritchie had cancelled out Son Heung-min’s opener in spectacula­r style.

The England captain first headed home substitute Steven Bergwijn’s inviting cross, and then stooped in the final minute of normal time to score his second.

Elsewhere, Chris Wood’s stoppage-time penalty denied Wolves victory at Turf Moor as a 1-1 draw meant the battle for European places intensifie­d.

Raul Jimenez’s 75th minute strike appeared to have boosted Wolves’ Champions League hopes, but Burnley refused to roll over as they extended an undefeated home league run that stretches back to New Year’s Day.

“Every goal you concede is hard to take and if it is in the final moments it is even harder,” said Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

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