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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Sport
Dan Kilpatrick

Why is Harry Kane unloved? The curious case of a vilified and disliked striker

Harry Kane scored a 22nd League goal of the season in Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Everton on Monday, leaving him on course for his best return in years, but his involvement in the game’s big flashpoint generated far more attention.

Kane was struck in the face by Abdoulaye Doucoure following a robust 50-50 between the pair and the Everton midfielder was promptly shown a straight red card. Kane went to ground clutching his face and lay there while Doucoure was deservedly sent packing.

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