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Harry Kane: Good to prove to everyone Tottenham can do it on the big stage

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Dele Alli, Harry Kane and Harry Winks are delighted that Tottenham have made a big statement in Europe after beating Real Madrid

Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League showed the club are capable performing on the biggest stage of all, says striker Harry Kane.

Mauricio Pochettino's side overcame the holders at the home of football to qualify for the knockout phase of Europe's premier club competition.

And Kane says the impressive display only goes to further underline just how good the team can be.

Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane (C) dribbles during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madr
Image: Spurs striker Harry Kane (centre) in action against Real Madrid at Wembley

"I think it just shows that we are a very good team, it will give us a lot of confidence and belief, and we just have to build on it," he told Sky Sports News.

"It was a fantastic night, we know we are capable of that, and it is good to prove to everyone that we can do it on the big stage."

Meanwhile Dele Alli, whose two goals either side of half-time helped propel Tottenham to victory, thinks the display will send another statement about the team's intent across the continent.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01:  Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur beats Francisco Casilla of Real Madrid as he scores their first goal during the UEFA Champio
Image: Spurs midfielder Dele Alli (centre) opens the scoring against Real Madrid at Wembley

"I am delighted to get the two goals and it was a fantastic performance by everyone tonight," he said.

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"For me, I am delighted to score, but I am going to keep working hard, keep pushing on and I am not going to stop now, but keep improving.

"We want to win every game anyway, so we will not be taking our foot off the gas for the next game.

"It is important that we keep making a statement, keep the momentum going and keep up the good form."

Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his side's third goal with team-mates during the UEFA Champions League match v Real Madrid
Image: Christian Eriksen (centre) celebrates after scoring Tottenham's third goal against Real Madrid

Spurs midfielder Harry Winks believes Wednesday night's performance, fresh on the back of their 1-1 draw with Real at the Santiago Bernabeu, proves how much potential the side now have.

"We showed when we went to the Bernabeu just how good we can be, and we have proven it again tonight," he said.

"It was a massive statement by us to go out there and show the world and Europe just how good we can be, so yes, it was a great night for us."

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