As Harry Kane scored his 266th goal for the team on Monday to secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Fulham, he surpassed Jimmy Greaves as Tottenham’s all-time leading scorer.
At Craven Cottage, England captain Harry Kane scored just before halftime with a precise shot from the edge of the penalty box.
Greaves’ Tottenham record had remained since 1970, but Kane now shares the distinction thanks to his first goal in his previous three games.
Kane could surpass Greaves’ record when Tottenham plays Preston in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.
Kane will eventually become the single holder of Tottenham’s most prestigious record.
That incredible accomplishment would have appeared unthinkable during his challenging early career, which included three unsuccessful loan stints until he finally became a star.
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Greaves, a part of the 1966 England team that won the World Cup and scored 44 goals for his nation, holds the record for most goals scored in English Premier League history with 357. Kane’s predatory instincts and tenacity are being honored by his association with such a renowned player.
The 29-year-old is currently one goal away from joining Alan Shearer (260) and Wayne Rooney as the third player to score 200 Premier League goals (208).
After scoring his 53rd goal for his country during the World Cup quarterfinal loss to France in December, Kane also tied Rooney for the record for most goals scored by England.
Spurs, who are currently in fifth position, have a three-point lead over Manchester United, who are currently in fourth place, thanks to Kane’s 18th goal this season in all competitions.
It was a much-needed victory for Tottenham after consecutive losses to Manchester City and Arsenal hurt their chances of finishing in the top four, which would have qualified them for the Champions League the following season.
After losing six of their previous 10 league games while giving up 21 goals, Antonio Conte claimed his club was defending like a “relegation team.”
Kane deservedly garnered attention, but Conte will have been equally impressed with his team’s defensive toughness.
Due to “local transit limitations” on the subway service in west London, the game’s start was delayed by 15 minutes.
However, Kane made sure that a chilly evening by the Thames would be one to remember once Tottenham had overcome a shaky beginning.
Kane attacks.
Conte started with the same lineup that lost 4-2 to Manchester City on Thursday after blowing a two-goal lead.
When Son Heung-min gave up control and Bobby De Cordova Reid’s long-range shot necessitated a stop from Hugo Lloris, there was no indication that his act of faith would be rewarded.
Despite several expensive errors this year, Lloris was able to stop Andreas Pereira’s free kick.
When Pereira sent a cross towards Harrison Reed, whose volley from eight yards was direct at Lloris, Fulham should have taken the lead.
Just before halftime, Fulham winger Willian came close to opening the scoring with a stinging shot that Lloris parried.