Tottenham Hotspur start their FA Cup run, and there would be something fittingly symbolic if it was to be the club’s first trophy in 15 years and – more importantly – the first trophy of Harry Kane’s career.
That may be going a bit far after a hard-fought third-round 1-0 win over managerless League One Portsmouth, but it showed how there’s a level the striker never drops below. A bit like the trophy itself in these modern times, this avowedly patriotic figure has become an English institution who always ensures a certain amount of class and prestige. That was precisely what was seen in another fine Kane match-winner.
