Harry Kane has been hurt and surprised by the ridicule of Premier League players, Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino revealed on Thursday.
The England striker did not expect such a reaction to his claim he got a touch to Christian Eriksen’s cross for the winner against Stoke last Saturday.
Kane was successful in his appeal and is now on 25 goals, but Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah — his rival for the Golden Boot on 29 — is among those who have questioned the call.
Pochettino said: ‘Harry is disappointed because he never wanted to create this.