Nottingham Forest were the "better side" when they faced Tottenham Hotspur - despite losing 2-0.
That was the verdict of BBC pundit and former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison, who believes the Reds would have won the game if they had a Harry Kane on their side.
Morrison was not overly impressed by Tottenham's performance at the City Ground, but a clinical Kane was able to clinch all three points for the Lilywhites with a brace.
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The ex-Republic of Ireland international does like the look of Forest, though, and fancies their chances of beating the Premier League trapdoor if they can repeat performances like they put in against Spurs in front of the TV cameras.
"There are so many positives Forest can take from today, they're playing against one of the best teams in the Premier League and they've still been the better side," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"Spurs have the options on the bench that Forest don't and ultimately Spurs had the final product and could show their quality when it mattered.
"Even though they've lost the game, they shouldn't be disappointed with this performance. They've just missed a cutting edge in the six-yard box.
"The difference between the two teams is the striker. If Harry Kane had been playing for Forest this afternoon then Forest would have won.
"But Spurs weren't at their best today, so it's a sign of a good team when they can still win on a bad day. There's still new players coming in for Forest and they still need time to gel.
"In the Premier League you don't get that time, but after what I've seen from them today, they will be fine this season."
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