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Mauricio Pochettino speaks about Harry Kane’s recovery from injury, but stresses he’s not ahead of schedule just yet.

Tottenham looked comfortable in their 3-0 rout of Borussia Dortmund, as Real Madrid stole a late away win against the Dutch side.

The FC panel answer your tweets on Tottenham’s trophy chances this season, where Mauricio Pochettino ranks among the top Prem managers and more.

ESPN FC’s Bundesliga correspondent Raf Honigstein explains where it all went wrong for Dortmund in the second half against Tottenham.

Craig Burley and the ESPN FC crew credit Tottenham for taking the game to Dortmund in the second half of their 3-0 win at Wembley.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino said Harry Kane has been raring to go for 10 days and is pushing to make his return from injury at Burnley on Saturday.
Kane was initially expected to be out of action until March after suffering ankle ligament damage against Manchester United on Jan. 13, but he is already back in full training and hoping to be involved at Turf Moor.
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Harry Kane’s injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for Tottenham. Alejandro Moreno questions whether Spurs can cope without their star striker.
Mauricio Pochettino says it is ‘impossible’ for Tottenham to sign another striker of Harry Kane’s calibre and that he would rather bring another homegrown forward through the academy.
The Argentine is wary of talking up his youngsters, having once compared Marcus Edwards to Lionel Messi and regretted it — the 20-year-old is now on loan with Dutch side Excelsior.
But with Kane sidelined, Son Heung-Min at the Asian Cup and Lucas Moura “90 percent out” with a knee injury, 20-year-old striker Kazaiah…

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David De Gea’s 11 saves helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer become the first Man United manager to win his first six matches with a huge win at Tottenham.

David De Gea’s 11 saves helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer become the first Man United manager to win his first six matches with a huge win at Tottenham.

Craig Burley goes to the tape and demonstrates how the pace of Manchester United’s front three played a key role in their win at Tottenham.

Stewart Robson shares his thoughts on how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tactics and vital saves from David de Gea helped them overcome Tottenham 1-0 at Wembley.

Check out the best of David De Gea’s 11-save performance for Manchester United in a crucial 1-0 win at Tottenham.

David De Gea’s 11 saves helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer become the first Man United manager to win his first six matches with a huge win at Tottenham.
Harry Kane will be sidelined for two months after scans confirmed ankle ligament damage, and the Tottenham striker looks set to miss both legs of the Champions League last-16 showdown with Borussia Dortmund.
The 25-year-old was injured by a tackle from Phil Jones at the end of Sunday’s 1-0 home defeat to Manchester United and limped off gingerly.
Kane had to wait until Tuesday for a scan as the swelling went down on his ankle, but Spurs’ fears have now been confirmed.
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ESPN+ is America’s home for a host of professional soccer leagues from around the world, highlighted by Italy’s Serie A, Major League Soccer, UEFA Nations League and English FA Cup. |
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Welcome to the 2018 FC 100
ESPN FC’s experts ranked the best men’s players and managers in world football. Check out the list.

How Mourinho unravelled at Man United
Fear, paranoia, difficult behaviour and constant battling with club officials and players led to the inevitable, writes Rob Dawson.

The greatest game never played
When Boca Juniors and River Plate were set to meet in Argentina’s most important match, Buenos Aires lost its mind, writes Wright Thompson.

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