COMMENT
Much has been said regarding Harry Kane’s importance to Maurcio Pochettino this season. Though Tottenham went into their recent clash with West Ham still unbeaten, they’d managed just 15 goals in their opening 11 Premier League fixtures – fewer than Crystal Palace who were 16th in the table. Their spot in the top five was a result of their steely defensive displays, though the absence of Kane leading the frontline had seen more draws than wins.
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Two late strikes from the 23-year-old against London rivals West Ham on Saturday was the difference between despair and jubilation for Spurs fans, ending their seven-game winless streak and closing the gap to top spot to just four points.