Kane thrilled as Spurs answer questions over character

Tottenham striker Harry Kane believes his sides gritty win over Southampton shows their character.Spurs unity and team spirit has been questioned by boss Mauricio Pochettino in recent weeks after a turbulent summer where a host of players had doubts over their future.But they proved it might be coming back after producing a 2-1 win in testing circumstances against the Saints.Fight: Togetherness: Character: #THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/tZaqjo5OrL Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 28, 2019After Tanguy Ndombeles early opener they were reduced to 10 men when Serge Aurier picked up two bookings in four minutes before a shocking gaffe from Hugo Lloris gifted Danny Ings a leveller.Spurs could have sunk given their recent troubles, but they rallied and Kane put them back in front before a fine rearguard action saw them hold on to win a vital three points.It was [a massive result], Kane said. Obviously we have had a couple of disappointing results recently, and going down to 10 men after 30 or 40 minutes, whatever it was, it was tough.Then when Southampton got their goal, we dug deep and got our goal before half-time, and in the second half we worked hard and got that win.Absolutely, it showed the character of the team. Were going through a tough spell, but we put everything out on the pitch and I think we deserved the victory. It is never easy playing with 10 men, so to score again after they equalised was great.We've got that winning feeling back! #THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/oYx8r7xsL7 Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 29, 2019Then we had the whole of the second half, and that is what a good win feels like.Aurier was dismissed for two fouls in quick succession both saw referee Graham Scott reaching for his pocket, but Pochettino felt both yellow cards were harsh.He said: For me it was completely unfair, but it is for me now to talk because I watched the two actions.Completely unfair, but I am not blaming the referee. This type of action happens, today it was against us. When I watched the two actions, both were not yellow cards. I can say now after we got the three points, but with a different result I would say the same and be honest. It wasnt a sending-off.Southampton had a spell of pressure after the break, but they did not do enough to deserve an equaliser.Cedrics pre-match withdrawal hampered Southamptons plans (Dave Howarth/PA)Their preparations were not helped by the withdrawal of Cedric before kick-off due to an injury.Jannik Vestergaard replaced him in the starting XI, but boss Ralph Hassenhuttl admits he does not know what was wrong with Cedric.Hassenhuttl said: I dont know when it happened, its not perfect to start a game when you make changes half an hour before kick-off. You prepare everything and then he walks out on the pitch and says he cannot train, I dont know what happens, its not the best preparation.I dont know what happened, I havent spoken to him yet but I will.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){
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