But then we couldn't get the ball out of the corner for the last eight minutes which was frustrating. We took the game to Tottenham all through the second half and ended up playing 4-4-2 to try to get the goal.

But it shouldn't detract from the fact the first-half performance was what we were expecting from the team. I didn't think we deserved to go in 1-0 down.

We took the game to Tottenham and it looked like we might create the chance we needed to get back into the game after Kane's wonder goal. We didn't have the success we had last week or in the weeks before but that's credit to Tottenham for deciding to defend as they did against us. In this country we should really appreciate him.' Hodgson: We took the game to TottenhamĬrystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson: 'I saw us on the ball for large periods of the game, attempting to get into the right areas. We appreciate Harry and value him so much. He has an elite mindset and desire to keep improving. People see the goals and records but the individual brilliance from a technical point of view, he's a team player, humble, works hard. On Harry Kane: 'We can sit here all day and speak about him. Image: Ryan Mason applauds the Tottenham supporters after the win over Crystal Palace We'll be fighting for that and to pick up three wins.' Mason: We value Kane so much If we can come away from this season with European football that's a small prize at the end of a tough season. We just have to try to win all three games. Them dropping points today has helped a little bit.

Tottenham's European bid: 'We've got three games left, a big game against Villa next week away. It was a great delivery from Pedro today and it was nice to get on the end of it and time it well.' On his headers record: 'Every season I try to improve and find different ways of scoring goals and this year headed goals have been a big part of my game. I'm looking forward to scoring more goals and climbing the list.' Wayne is one of the best players the Premier League has ever seen and this country has ever seen so to go ahead of him I'm incredibly proud. On going clear of Rooney in Premier League scoring charts: 'Amazing. Tottenham striker Harry Kane to Sky Sports. Kane: European football would be small prize at end of tough season

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