Pochettino pleased but warns of complacency – Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 Everton – Reaction

At White Hart Lane, Kane, who is now the league’s leading goalscorer with 19, had opportunities to complete what would have been his fourth hat-trick in 10 games and was disappointed to miss out.

That galvanised Spurs who, between Christian Eriksen and Kane, then went close on a number of occasions throughout the first-half without adding to their lead. This had been billed as the battle of the league’s two in-form forwards in Kane and Romelu Lukaku. “But also Tottenham is stronger”.

Tottenham’s home record is deserving of respect but I don’t see much between these sides.

Ronald Koeman has no fresh injuries or suspensions to worry about.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be in contention for a return to the squad after two months out with an ankle injury.

Also, Everton had their best in recent five matches with three three wins and two draws.

“He one of the best”.

“I think he is managing a big club”. “The three points keep us in a very good position in the table”.

“We are one of the exciting teams to watch. We are part of that business and our name appears on the list”.

“We want West Ham to win against Chelsea tomorrow, and we don’t normally say that”.

“The fans are unbelievable”.

“We need to be there”.

The England worldwide was pleased with his overall performance but felt as though he wasted chances to grab what would have been his fourth hat-trick of the season. They have offensive full-backs, like we do. We make history with this group, they are good players and it is only the start of good things in the future.

“He has got every opportunity – with the games coming up we have got to win matches, so hopefully the goals will come from him”.

The manager told me I was important to the club and that’s all I saw. I think there was only Tottenham on the pitch.

On Wayne Rooney: “I don’t speak any more about Rooney”. In several aspects, Tottenham play how we would like to do.

There was victory for their team, both got on the scoresheet and Kane moved clear at the top of the Premier League top scorer charts.

There was still time for Everton to score again, however, when Valencia capitalised on lax defending to sweep in a first-time shot from Ross Barkley’s deep free-kick.

Such doubts have been comprehensively dispelled since then, with Kane’s Premier League goal tally now standing at a mightily impressive 68 in 105 games.

Spurs moved within seven points of Premier League leaders Chelsea – who play West Ham United on Tuesday morning AEDT – courtesy of a goal in each half from the in-form England worldwide.

But the feeling that the win came all too easily for Tottenham was down to the visitors’ defensive weaknesses in a scoreline which flattered them somewhat. Kane has scored four of his goals from penalties, while Lukaku’s 17 doesn’t include any spot-kicks.

Former Arsenal man Kevin Campbell scored 45 in 145 tgames, while Leon Osman was one goal further back on 44 goals, from 352 games. After getting knocked out of the Europa League, Tottenham had the flawless response and they thrashed Stoke City 4-0 with Kane getting a hat trick. Everton trade at [5.9] while the draw is [4.2].

Taking out Chelsea, backing Spurs at home is probably the most reliable punt in the whole of the Premier League.

Kane was allowed to turn 35 yards from goal and, with the Everton defence standing off him, unleashed a powerful long range effort past the outstretched Joel Robles.