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Tottenham's Harry Kane admits his 100th goal for the club was a fluke at Everton

Harry Kane's first goal loops in over Jordan Pickford's head to put Tottenham in front
Image: Harry Kane's first goal loops in over Jordan Pickford's head to put Tottenham in front

Harry Kane admits his 100th competitive goal for Tottenham in their 3-0 win over Everton was a fluke.

The England striker scored his first Premier League strike of the season at Goodison Park and also added his second after half-time in a resounding win.

There was real fortune about the opener, however, which looped in over Jordan Pickford's head after Kane sent a deep cross into the penalty area from wide on the right flank.

Asked if he meant it, Kane said: "No, I didn't. I think everyone knows or could tell it was a cross so I got a lucky one but sometimes you need that.

"I said that in August, you just need a break to go your way and luckily I got that today then I managed to get the second as well.

Harry Kane is congratulated by team-mates after scoring the opening goal
Image: Harry Kane is congratulated by team-mates after scoring the opening goal

"It's been a crazy four or five years so to get that 100th goal is amazing but hopefully now I can get the next 100 even quicker."

The manner of Tottenham's win on Merseyside was ruthless and after a good start from Everton, the hosts faded and Mauricio Pochettino's side became increasingly dominant.

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Having been third in the Premier League in 2015/16 then second to champions Chelsea last year, Kane believes they have sent a message to their title rivals with the way they came out on top.

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Everton 0-3 Tottenham

He added: "It was a very good performance. It's not an easy place to come but we played very well and a 3-0 victory here is very good.

"Everyone on the pitch - from Hugo Lloris all the way through - worked hard and made it difficult for them. The attacking play was fantastic and we scored three good goals.

"We said at half-time we had to try to get the third goal and kill the game. To get it so early on was fantastic.

Harry Kane celebrates after making it 3-0 with his second goal of the game at Goodison Park
Image: Harry Kane celebrates after making it 3-0 with his second goal of the game at Goodison Park

"It showed just what kind of mentality we've got at the moment. We went in to kill the game, we managed to do that and we're all very happy.

"Everton are a great side and especially with us being away from home as well, we wanted to come here and get a good result.

"We played fantastically, we're very pleased and we want to take this momentum into the Champions League in midweek then next week as well."

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