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Tottenham 2 Juventus 0: Goals from Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen sealed comfortable victory for Mauricio Pochettino’s side at Wembley

Mauricio Pochettino's men proved to be too classy for the Serie A champions as they won just their third game in 11 at their new home

TOTTENHAM made a mockery of their 'Wembley curse' as they demolished Juventus 2-0 at their temporary home.

Goals from Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen sealed the win for Spurs against the Serie A champions - just their third in their last 11 games at the Home of Football.

 Tottenham striker Harry Kane opened the scoring in the tenth minute with a close range header
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Tottenham striker Harry Kane opened the scoring in the tenth minute with a close range headerCredit: Reuters
 The England striker celebrates after scoring early on for Spurs
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The England striker celebrates after scoring early on for SpursCredit: Getty Images - Getty

It took just ten minutes for Spurs to make the breakthrough in the International Champions Cup clash, with Kane making no mistake with the first chance of the game.

The lethal hitman diverted his header into the top left corner beyond the diving arms of Gianluigi Buffon after a cross from Kieran Trippier.

Just two minutes later Eriksen had an effort saved that was creeping in towards the bottom left corner, before Paulo Dybala blazed over an effort from outside the box.

The Old Lady were looking dangerous as the half went on, with Sami Khedira seeing a header go just wide, before Gonzalo Higuain had his strike saved by Hugo Lloris from an acute angle.

Moussa Sissoko then believed he had doubled his side's lead, but his curling effort struck the inside of the post and somehow stayed out.

Then came the injury that Spurs fans would have been dreading, Trippier being forced off through injury in the 41st minute, clutching his knee as he limped off the pitch with the help of the physio.

 Kieran Trippier receives treatment on the pitch at Wembley Stadium
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Kieran Trippier receives treatment on the pitch at Wembley StadiumCredit: PA:Press Association
 The 26-year-old was immediately screaming in agony after his challenge on Alex Sandro
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The 26-year-old was immediately screaming in agony after his challenge on Alex SandroCredit: Rex Features
 Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain squandered a chance to equalise for the Old Lady in the first half
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Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain squandered a chance to equalise for the Old Lady in the first halfCredit: Reuters
 Christian Eriksen and Alex Sandro contest for the ball during the ICC pre-season clash
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Christian Eriksen and Alex Sandro contest for the ball during the ICC pre-season clashCredit: EPA

Tottenham started off the second half as they started the first - with a goal.

Eriksen rounded Buffon after being played in by Dele Alli, and coolly tapped home from six yards out into an empty net in the 52nd minute.

Mousa Dembele then tried to get his name on the score sheet, but his left-footed low drive went wide of the right-hand post.

Juventus then squandered a key chance in the 80th minute, after 17-year-old Moise Kean hit the crossbar from a first-time shot from close range.

Just five minutes later they again were thwarted in their efforts to find the back of the net, when Lloris expertly tipped Juan Cuadrado's strike onto the bar.

In the 89th minute, summer signing Federico Bernardeschi attempted to grab a late consolation goal for Massimiliano Allegri's men, but his left-footed strike from 25-yards out went inches wide of the bottom right corner.

 Christian Eriksen taps home into an empty net after rounding past Gianluigi Buffon in the second half
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Christian Eriksen taps home into an empty net after rounding past Gianluigi Buffon in the second halfCredit: AFP or licensors
 The Danish playmaker celebrates after doubling Spurs' lead against the Italian giants
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The Danish playmaker celebrates after doubling Spurs' lead against the Italian giantsCredit: Reuters
 Goalkeepers Hugo Lloris and Gianluigi Buffon shake hands before the match
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Goalkeepers Hugo Lloris and Gianluigi Buffon shake hands before the matchCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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