Spurs goal hero Harry Kane was in bullish mood after his latest winning goal, as he turned his thoughts to the Chelsea game on Sunday.
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But five minutes later, Christian Benteke was bundled over in the box as he looked to get on the end of a Milner cross.
Pochettino says he is happy to see big clubs take an interest in Kane but has laughed off the suggestion he could join Chelsea, claiming he wants to remain in north London.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed his side’s patience and maturity after their persistent probing broke down a packed Qarabag defence to send them through to the Europa League knockout rounds on Thursday.
Riding high in the Premier League table, Sunday will provide Tottenham a further chance to provide a significant boost to their title chances, with the added bonus of dealing a another blow to Chelsea’s traumatic season.
Last season’s beaten finalist Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk was eliminated by a 3-1 loss at Lazio, which has won Group G. Saint-Etienne also advanced by drawing 1-1 at Rosenborg.
“We are through to the next round and this was our objective”, Pochettino said. Now our mentality is every time we play we need to show we have the quality to win every game.
Liverpool, Tottenham and Schalke, all former winners of the UEFA Cup, advanced to the Europa League last 32.
But Harry… wants to stay here.
Callum McGregor had given Celtic a fourth-minute lead at Parkhead but Arkadiusz Milik levelled in the 21st minute for the Dutch side.
Eden Hazard has scored in his last three appearances against Spurs, while Kane hit two in the last encounter between the two teams.
“We buy talent, players who can be Champions League players”, said the Norwegian. “You have to develop them through time and we are going to be ready next year, that is the message to all the fans”.
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“As soon as we decide to play the game, we are all professional football players and even if it is everything but easy, we must deliver on the pitch”. Sparta Prague also advanced with a 1-0 home win, against Asteras Tripolis. “For us to qualify, and win the group as well, is a great achievement”.
