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Former Celts put Harry Kane in their back pocket

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Former Celts Fraser Forster and Virgil van Dijk put the shutters up on Harry Kane as Southampton won 2-1 at White Hart Lane.

The 31 goal striker is expected to lead the line for England at Euro 2016 but drew a blank as Southampton moved onto the 60 point mark.

Heung-Min Son opened the scoring in the 16th minute but a double from Steve Davis, playing alongside Victor Wanyama, gave the visitors full points to build on last week’s 4-1 win at home to Manchester City.

After the win Saints boss Ronald Koeman said: “It is a big, big achievement, but it is nice. Tottenham was the better team at the start of the game, very aggressive, very good football, they made it very difficult.

“We had a good reaction in the game, some good crosses, we made it really dangerous. It is all about scoring chances but we showed belief in the second half.

“We controlled a little bit better in the midfield area and we were dangerous with the pace in front. After 2-1 we were a little bit lucky. It was a great win and we are very proud of it.”

Looking at the prospect of winning a Europa League spot the Dutchman added: “”We knew our situation, you need to be realistic about your possibilities and we need one more win.

“This victory will give everybody a lot of confidence, we like to finish the season on a high, strongly, we need one more win.

“We spoke about a special season last season, but then this season will be even more special.”

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