Wembley win can help Europa charge – Kane

Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham’s 3-1 win over CSKA Moscow was more than an upbeat farewell to the Champions League because the stylish success showed his team have got their swagger back.

Alli was guilty of two glaring misses against the Russians in the first-half before his super, curling finish levelled the scores after Alan Dzagoev had given the visitors a shock lead in their first attack.

Dele Alli and Harry Kane ensured Spurs – without a win in their last six outings at Wembley – were deservedly ahead by the break, however, and a home win was sealed by Igor Akinfeev’s somewhat freakish own goal with 13 minutes remaining.

“It’s good to go into the Europa League with a win here, and especially for next season as well, so we’re very happy we finally won here”.

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Their win was the first at Wembley in eight attempts and came just after a 5-0 thrashing of Swansea City in the Premier League.

Jan Vertonghen has called on Tottenham to banish their Euro gloom by setting out to win the Europa League.

Tottenham have played European home games at Wembley this season due to the redevelopment of White Hart Lane, but lost both Champions League matches at the national stadium.

Defeats against Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen in their other group matches at Wembley had played a major role in Tottenham’s exit and contributed to a negative feeling about the stadium among players and fans.

Europa League football would also give younger players like Josh Onomah, Harry Winks and Cameron Carter-Vickers a chance to shine in the first team.

“I’m lucky to have the club here so it’ll be a case of speaking to the right people, John McDermott maybe, who helped me start it up, and getting it back on track”.

Spurs finished as one of the four best third-placed teams in the Champions League groups, meaning they will be seeded for the last 32 of the Europa League when the draw is made on Monday.

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson believes Manchester United will be out of the Premier League title race if they lose to Tottenham this weekend.

Pochettino said: “I think when we signed him we found a different quality in him”.

“We have the squad and the fitness to cope with two games a week. We felt we were dominating and knew the chances would come”, Alli said.

“Now it’s a good opportunity to show that we learn from our experience in the Champions League”.

“We also thank you for all of these unbelievable emotions that your team have presented to its supporters throughout these years”.