Here is your Tottenham Hotspur morning digest for Sunday, February 6.
Kane sings Conte's praises
Spurs centre-forward hailed Antonio Conte's influence after the north Londoners defeated Brighton 3-1 in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Speaking about Conte after the game, Kane said: "He’s been brilliant. I can’t speak highly enough of him.
"As a coach as a person, he’s really changed the mindset of a lot of players in the team.
"We’re working really hard on the training pitch and seeing the results out there on match days. So, that’s all the player’s can ask for. Keep working hard on and off the pitch and hopefully we can keep this momentum going."
Son claim
South Korean international Son Heung-Min is the Lillywhites' best and most important player, ahead of England captain Kane, according to former Brighton and Bournemouth striker Glenn Murray.
"For me he’s the jewel in the crown", Murray said during ITV's coverage of the aforementioned match against the Seagulls.
"He brings a presence when he plays. Sort of an injection of life into the team, he makes things happen. He’s always looking for Harry Kane.
"For me he is Tottenham's best and most important player. To tie him down to a deal is fantastic business once again by Tottenham and Daniel Levy."
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Dier absence explained
Conte was without centre-back Eric Dier for Tottenham's FA Cup win against Brighton.
Dier has enjoyed a strong 2021/22 campaign for the north Londoners and the England international was left out against Graham Potter's side as a precautionary measure due to a recent thigh issue he has been suffering from.
The 28-year-old started during last month's 2-0 loss to Chelsea before the international break and he was seen sporting heavy strapping on his right thigh at Stamford Bridge.
Conte decided it would be best to rest the versatile defender on Saturday evening given his side are due to face Southampton and Wolves in the coming days.
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