Kane strikes in Spurs win to ease pressure on Pochettino

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino praised the mentality of his side to grind out a much-needed 2-1 win in sodden conditions at Brighton on Saturday to halt a run of three straight defeats.
Harry Kane ended a five-game goal drought from the penalty spot and Erik Lamela doubled Tottenham's lead before Anthony Knockaert pulled a late goal back for Brighton.
"The players were suffering a lot. The pressure was high, they wanted to deliver a result for the fans, for themselves, and for us (the coaching staff)," said Pochettino, after the first three-game losing run since he took charge in 2014.
"I think the spirit we showed today was the spirit I wanted to see in the other games.
"I'm so happy with the attitude, the spirit. Then we know very well we have great quality, great players, and we can play amazing football."
Victory moves Spurs back up to fifth in the Premier League, still six points adrift of leaders Liverpool.
Like many of his teammates, England captain Kane has looked jaded from his heroics in winning the Golden Boot at the World Cup in recent weeks.
But he remains deadly from the spot as he hammered home his third goal of the season.
"Today was about mentality, getting around the pitch, pressing high and harder and I think we did that," said Kane.
"We could have put it to bed and won 3-0 or 4-0 but it's good to get back to winning ways. The gaffer will be pleased and we can build on this."
Pochettino had left Kieran Tripper and Toby Alderweireld at home for Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League, but both were recalled among five changes from the side that lost at the San Siro and had a big impact.

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