Premier League: Ruthless Harry Kane lifts Spurs as Nottingham Forest climb out of drop zone
FirstpostThe convincing 4-0 win lifted Tottenham Hotspur to 33 points – just two behind fourth-placed Manchester United. Antonio Conte’s inconsistent Tottenham, who finished fourth last season, had taken just one point from two matches after the Premier League resumed following the World Cup. England captain Kane scored twice in five minutes in his 300th Premier League appearance to move just two goals behind Jimmy Greaves’ all-time record of 266 goals for Spurs. Forest win Nottingham Forest climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone courtesy of a precious 1-0 victory, which heaped more misery on basement club Southampton. We’re all in it together.” He added: “The objective is not just to stay out but move up the table, but that’s easier said than done and we will do everything we can to get results.” West Ham were on course for their first league win since October when they took a 2-1 lead against Leeds at Elland Road but Spain international Rodrigo equalised in the 70th minute.