EPL: Striker Harry Kane enters record books as Tottenham return to winning ways

Harry Kane became Tottenham`s joint fifth highest scorer as he moved level with Jermain Defoe on 143 goals

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Harry Kane became Tottenham`s joint fifth highest scorer as he helped his side earn a 2-1 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Kane moved level with Jermain Defoe on 143 goals for the London club as Tottenham put behind them successive defeats by Watford, Liverpool, and Inter Milan in all competitions to climb to fifth in the Premier League table. Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot at the 41st minute after Glenn Murray was penalised for handball in the box. 

@HKane: "The win was massive." #COYS pic.twitter.com/kgsfAKuoEG

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 22, 2018

Brighton had a goal ruled out for offside with Tottenham substitute Erik Lamela further driving home the advantage following a neat finish in the 76th minute. Anthony Knockaert`s stoppage-time effort was a late consolation for the hosts.

@ErikLamela: "It was a really big win for us." #COYS pic.twitter.com/EVpuSkyMm3

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 22, 2018

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was thrilled with the attitude shown by his players.

"Everyone can understand what we are feeling now. The spirit we showed was the most important thing," Pochettino told BT Sport. "We played some very good football and apart from the last minute which was a little bit embarrassing with the late goal, the performance was great. The three points was so important for us."

 Mauricio: "The attitude was great and we played some good football during the game. I'm a little disappointed with the last two minutes, but when you win it's easier to fix the problems." #COYS pic.twitter.com/YNh3tUpCMs

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 22, 2018

Kane was also happy to see his side emerge from the mini-slump0 and hopes they can now maintain their position near the top of the table.

"Today was about mentality, getting around the pitch, pressing high and harder and I think we did that," Kane told the BBC. "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."

Brighton manager Chris Hughton felt his team created enough chances to take something from the game but praised the clinical finishing from the Tottenham forward line.

"On the balance of play, it got a little bit frantic in the last period where they had a few chances, I think we had as many good opportunities as they did," Hughton told BT Sport. "But with the quality they have, they can be clinical with theirs. I think they showed their quality with the second goal in a high press from us trying to get back in the game. I don`t think anyone can doubt our willingness to get back in it. They`re a very expansive team and on a good, wet surface like this, they can move the ball quickly."