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Kane shows Janssen the way
- Updated: November 20, 2016
Harry Kane rescued Tottenham with his late double in their thrilling 3-2 win over West Ham. His return from injury is proving vital for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, but his form contrasts sharply with the struggles of fellow striker Vincent Janssen, writes Nick Wright.
Harry Kane loves a London derby. His record of 18 goals in 22 appearances is an unrivalled ratio in the Premier League era. It includes decisive strikes against Arsenal and Chelsea, but even by his standards Saturday’s match-winning double against West Ham will take some beating.
Tottenham were moments away from an eighth consecutive game without a win. The defeat would have ended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season and left them four points off the Champions League places, but in the space of 160 seconds their talisman turned the game on its head. White Hart Lane went from fraught anxiety to wild delight.
Kane was in the right place at the right time when West Ham goalkeeper Darren Randolph pushed Heung-Min Son’s low cross into the danger area in the 89th minute, and he showed nerves of steel to slam home the winning penalty after Son was clumsily fouled by Havard Nordtveit.
After his equaliser against Arsenal two weeks ago, Kane has now won his side four points in two games since returning from injury. Factor in his goal in the 1-0 win over Sunderland back in September, and it’s seven points in his last three appearances. Spurs may have beaten Manchester City without him, but Kane remains key to their …
