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Tottenham’s 5 most important players vs Stoke

By Rucker Haringey

ENFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Tottenham Hotspur unveil new signing Moussa Sissoko on August 31, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
ENFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Tottenham Hotspur unveil new signing Moussa Sissoko on August 31, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /
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TRNAVA, SLOVAKIA – SEPTEMBER 04: Harry Kane of England reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group F qualifying match between Slovakia and England at City Arena on September 4, 2016 in Trnava, Slovakia. (Photo by Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
TRNAVA, SLOVAKIA – SEPTEMBER 04: Harry Kane of England reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group F qualifying match between Slovakia and England at City Arena on September 4, 2016 in Trnava, Slovakia. (Photo by Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty Images) /

2. Harry Kane

I’ve already gone on record with my belief that Pochettino should rest Kane in this fixture. Vincent Janssen is more than capable of leading the line in this match. Furthermore, Kane needs the rest to prepare for Champions League action against Monaco later this week.

Alas, it doesn’t seem that Pochettino is going to agree with me. He’s given zero indication that he plans to do anything other than start Kane up top against Mark Hughes’ club.

If Kane does start, I want to see him run his socks off. Like Eriksen, I’m less concerned right now with his goal tally than I am seeing his energy level return to normal. The more we see Kane running around the pitch and wreaking havoc, the better off Tottenham will be.

Harry Kane is going to score a lot of goals for Tottenham this year, and it might start against Stoke on Saturday. Even if he doesn’t find the back of the net, his work rate could help his club earn a valuable three points on the road.

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