Everton 0 - Tottenham 3: Harry Kane scores twice as Toffees thrashed at home

Wayne Rooney’s appearance in the home team caught the eye, just days after being charged with drink-driving, but he ended up a bit-part player in what was a celebratory afternoon for his successor as England’s leading light.

Kane, who scored a pair against Malta on September 1 after his customary barren August, struck his century for Tottenham when an unintentional cross-shot swerved into the top corner, then he clipped home from close range early in the second half, with Christian Eriksen on target in between.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino said of Kane’s goals: “It was fantastic for him to find the net again. He is a great, great striker.”

It was a clinical display from Spurs, and they have now taken six of their seven points away from their temporary home at Wembley Stadium. They switched to a three-man defence, accommodating Davinson Sanchez on his full debut, while making fellow newcomer Serge Aurier wait in line behind Kieran Trippier.

Everton’s starting line-up contained two survivors from last season’s corresponding fixture – Ronald Koeman’s first as manager – with Leighton Baines and Idrissa Gana Gueye the constants.

Rooney was subjected to a couple of mocking chants from the away end, but it was a tamer reception than he may have feared, and the former England captain was more irate at being denied two early free-kicks by referee Graham Scott.

Spurs felt their way into the game, Eriksen missing by a yard after Dele Alli brought down a cross on his chest, and Moussa Sissoko’s shot was blocked by Ashley Williams.

Then Kane drifted into a deep position on the right touchline in the 28th minute and hoisted a hanging cross into the area.

Jordan Pickford was not far off his line but, as the trajectory became apparent, the £30million keeper was helpless to prevent it sailing over his head and into the net.

Just before half-time Ben Davies stung Pickford’s palms after meeting a cross and when the ball broke, Eriksen was on hand to convert.