Tottenham vs. West Brom: Highlights and recap

“We are in their league, but we’re not really in their league-just look outside”, he said, pointing to the new stadium being constructed outside the window.

Tottenham had beaten Manchester City last October only to stumble thereafter but, following the victory over Chelsea in their previous league game, they did not drop their levels.

Both teams won their games 3-0 despite missing their talismen on Saturday, but uncertainties linger about the future of the duo in English soccer.

“Remember a few months ago after City, I think now it’s a moment to show we learned”, Pochettino said.

Secondly, and much more seriously, there was the injury to Jan Vertonghen. We feel very disappointed, I think it was a situation that never looked like happening.

Foster was constantly in the action, thwarting Kane on several occasions but he could do nothing to stop Eriksen’s shot that deflected off McAuley.

“After Chelsea it’s a great opportunity to show that we deserve it and to keep our momentum is key”, Pochettino said.

Spurs are in the in-form team in the league, but West Brom are their bogey team. They’re still a strong and well-drilled side who can grind out games but they also have players like Matt Phillips, Nacer Chadli and Salomon Rondon who give them a legitimate attacking threat. Obviously it’s the last time we’ll be going there as a football club. “We do not need another [defender]”.

“I am taking nothing away from the players”. Kane completed his hat-trick five minutes later when he exchanged passes with Alli, who played in his England team mate with a superb, scooped pass, and the forward beat the keeper with a close-range volley.

Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur (C) celebrates his sides second goal after his shot was defelcted in by Gareth McAuley of West Brom.

They were unable to take all three points from the Hawthornes earlier in the season with a frustrating draw in the West Midlands and West Brom will once again be out to spoil the Spurs party.