Jose Mourinho insisted he could not afford to rest Harry Kane - but sent another warning to Gareth Southgate. Kane scored a hat trick as Tottenham cruised into the Europa League Group stages.
But the England captain played 75 minutes before being taken off even though both Mourinho and Southgate admit he needs a break.
Mourinho said: “This match was a fundamental match for is. "A match that means a few million pounds and means we are in a group stage of a competition where we have ambitions. “Job done.
Group phase. Almost at the end of an incredible period. "Good for the team good for the boys. The hat-trick is always nice. "He has already got a lot of match balls at home.” Tottenham boss Mourinho could not then resist a little dig as he
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