Harry Kane proved the match-winner as Spurs claimed a key victory at the Amex Stadium on Saturday evening. The England captain flicked home Heung-min Son’s cross with what proved to be the only goal of a tight game on the south coast, continuing a rich vein of club form to help Antonio Conte’s side stay third and open up a six-point gap on the top-four chasers.
Kane also limped off late on as Tottenham defended valianty after receiving a hefty whack from Alexis Mac Allister, although assured worried fans of club and country after the game that he felt good after sustaining what he described as a sore knock. Both Conte and England boss Gareth Southgate will breathe a sigh of relief with a busy fixture run and of course the World Cup in Qatar quickly approaching on the horizon.
It was an emotional night for Spurs, who paid heartfelt tribute to Gian Piero Ventrone after their beloved fitness coach died aged 61 earlier this week after being diagnosed with leukemia. Follow Brighton vs Tottenham reaction LIVE with Standard Sport below, including expert analysis from chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick at the ground.
