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Tottenham interim boss Cristian Stellini hits out at pundits Jamie Carragher and Danny Murphy over their 'strange' criticism of Harry Kane for his role in Abdoulaye Doucoure's red card

Cristian Stellini has hit back at critics of Harry Kane and insisted they lack respect for Tottenham.

Kane faced a backlash for his part in Abdoulaye Doucoure's sending off in Monday's 1-1 draw at Everton.

Doucoure pushed his hand into the face of England captain Kane, whose exaggerated reaction saw him ridiculed on social media and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher stated he would be 'embarrassed' if he acted like the forward.

Ex-Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy echoed Carragher's sentiments on talkSPORT.

But ahead of Saturday's visit of sixth-placed Brighton, Stellini said: 'I think it's strange that some ex-players said some things I think are wrong about Harry.