Kane stars as Spurs sink Norwich

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26 Dec 2015

Tottenham recorded a convincing win over Norwich thanks to two goals from Harry Kane and one from Tom Carroll.

Norwich had the better chances early on, but faded away after conceding a penalty that Kane scored.

The England striker doubled Spurs' lead before the break after being set up by the impressive Dele Alli.

The hosts were rarely troubled in the second half and sealed the win when substitute Carroll drove the ball home with 10 minutes left.

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Relive the action from White Hart Lane

Kane has now scored 27 Premier League goals in 2015, a eclipsing the previous club record for a calendar year set by Teddy Sheringham.

Norwich produced a late rally in which Hugo Lloris made a brilliant double save to deny Dieumerci Mbokani and Cameron Jerome, as Norwich stay above the relegation places on goal difference.

The Canaries will, however, end the day in the drop zone if Newcastle earn a point or more at home to Everton in the 17:30 kick-off.

Early promise blown away

Norwich's impressive win against Manchester United at Old Trafford last week looked to have inspired them in the early stages, with Lloris forced into good saves from Vadis Odjidja and Robbie Brady.

But the momentum of the game changed when Norwich goalkeeper Declan Rudd brought down the rampaging Kane to concede a penalty that the Spurs forward converted calmly.

Rudd's excellent double save from Toby Alderweireld and Alli only kept the score at 1-0 for a few minutes until Kane's second, after which the hosts dominated.

Influential Alli

Dele Alli's heat map shows his influence in Norwich's half of the pitch at White Hart Lane

Spurs' former MK Dons midfielder played a big part in both Kane's goals with well-placed passes that gave the striker time and space to threaten Rudd.

But Alli also took the eye with some deft touches including a couple of nutmegs that fooled his opponents and showed why he has risen to prominence this season.

The 19-year-old was given a standing ovation when substituted 11 minutes from time, and he may reflect on the fact that a year ago he was helping MK Dons beat Notts County in front of 5,897 people at Meadow Lane.

Spurs happy, Norwich worried

England Under-21 international Carroll also made an impressive cameo appearance, scoring his first Premier League goal eight minutes after replacing Christian Eriksen.

It bodes well for Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino that his side do not just have to rely on the prolific Kane in their attempt to stay on the shoulders of the sides above them.

But Norwich counterpart Alex Neil has worries over his side's form, with that victory over Manchester United their only win in their past six outings.

Man of the match

Subtle and influential all over the pitch, Delle Ali also kept his self-control following a talking-to from referee Mike Jones in the first half

What the managers said

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino: "I am very happy. I think we need to feel proud. The performance from the players was perfect. Only the first 15 minutes was difficult but we managed the game very well.

"It is difficult to speak more about Harry Kane. For me, he needs to keep working hard and keep showing his qualities in the games. Dele Alli is another player we are very happy with but it is about the team and they showed confidence in how we played."

Norwich boss Alex Neil: "Until they got the penalty and the first goal, there was nothing in it. Once we conceded the goal, they grew in confidence and we found it tough.

"Defensively, we could have done better. We hit a lull after the first goal, which is disappointing. We just did not have enough to get anything from the game.

"Teams in the bottom half of the table are crucial for us. The next one against Aston Villa - we know the importance of it. If we beat Villa, we will be at 20 points after half way and everyone talks about reaching the 40-point mark."

Lineup, Bookings (3) & Substitutions (6)

Tottenham Hotspur

01 Lloris
02 Walker
04 Alderweireld
05 Vertonghen
33 Davies
15 Dier Booked
19 Dembélé (Chadli - 86' )
23 Eriksen (Carroll - 72' )
20 Alli (Son Heung-min - 79' )
11 Lamela
10 Kane

Substitutes

03 Rose
06 Bentaleb
07 Son Heung-min
13 Vorm
16 Trippier
22 Chadli
28 Carroll

Norwich City

13 Rudd
05 Martin
24 R Bennett
06 Bassong
23 Olsson
21 Mulumbu (Howson - 73' Booked )
27 Tettey Booked
22 Redmond
32 Odjidja-Ofoe (Dorrans - 73' )
12 Brady (Mbokani Bezua - 79' )
10 Jerome

Substitutes

01 Ruddy
02 Whittaker
08 Howson
09 Mbokani Bezua
14 Hoolahan
18 Dorrans
19 Lafferty

Ref: Mike Jones

Att: 35,198

Match Stats

Possession 60 40

Shots

15 11

On target

10 3

Corners

9 4

Fouls

4 13

Live Text Commentary

Full time

Full Time Match ends, Tottenham Hotspur 3, Norwich City 0.

90:00 +2:59 Full time

Full Time Second Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur 3, Norwich City 0.

88:33

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Toby Alderweireld tries a through ball, but Erik Lamela is caught offside.

87:12

Attempt missed. Nathan Redmond (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Alexander Tettey.

86:43

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Erik Lamela tries a through ball, but Son Heung-Min is caught offside.

85:13 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Nacer Chadli replaces Mousa Dembélé.