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| Harry Kane scored Spurs' winner |
HARRY KANE fired Tottenham into the Europa League knockout stages with a late header in Azerbaijan.
Kane nodded in after Son Heung-min had flicked on Christian Eriksen's corner in the 78th minute.
Spurs had flown six hours to face FK Qarabag with Mauricio Pochettino frustrated at the scheduling with a crunch game against Chelsea coming up on Sunday.
He left three first team players at home - Danny Rose, Kyle Walker and Mousa Dembele - but fielded a strong side with his first choice central defensive pair behind Eric Dier, Dele Alli and Ryan Mason.
Kane led the attack in front of Son and Eriksen, but there were changes at full-back with Kieran Trippier and Ben Davies coming in.
Tottenham needed three points to be guarenteed a place in the next round with a game to spare but were frustrated until Kane popped up in the middle of the penalty area.
The England striker now has nine goals in six games.
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