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Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino urges his team to maintain the standard set in the win against Everton: "It shows we have character and that we are brave. Because it was difficult in the beginning, the first shot they score, but we played very aggressive during our game and started to show our style. We need to be aggressive with and without the ball and if we play with this intensity we can win with our style and develop. Today is a good example of what we want in our future."

Spurs have gained nine points from losing positions this season, the joint-most in the Premier League with Chelsea.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, speaking to Sky Sports: "Today I showed my emotion, I was happy because I know our players suffer a lot and our supporters too. It was a good chance to give this present of three points to our fans. It is important to enjoy this feeling with the team.

"We need to keep this mentality and try to show the same in the next game. Always you need the time to set your philosophy but today we are very pleased with the three points."

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Everton manager Roberto Martinez: "The result is really difficult to take. It's harsh because we performed really well but after we scored we couldn't impose ourselves and take ourselves away from Spurs. We gave everything we had to get an equaliser."

On playing away in the Europa League on Thursday: "I don't want to see that as an excuse. None of the breaks went in our favour. I coudn't be happier with the energy we showed in our performance."

On Everton's late penalty appeal: "It is a split decision and you have to understand the referee to be in a perfect position to see that. It should have been spotted."

A lot has been made about Tottenham's Europa League hangovers. But, forget paracetamol, a concoction of solid defending and clinical finishing has made them feel better today.

This is only Spurs' second win of the season on the weekend after their continental exertions. Everton, who played at Wolfsburg in Germany on Thursday remember, have only won once after playing in Europe.

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"Harry Kane has got a real chance. I like what I see."

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Next up for Tottenham is a trip to Premier League leaders Chelsea.

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Tottenham forward Harry Kane, speaking to Sky Sports: "It feels good to get the win, it was a tough game against a great side. It's great to be playing with players you've come through the ranks with. We worked hard for each other."

On Roberto Soldado's goal, scored on the counter: "We've been working on pressing high and creating opportunities, I caught him on the ball and we countered to get the goal. It's good to see that working on the pitch."

Damon Swanton: 11 Points between 1st and 4th, and 11 points between 5th and 20th. It's going to be a close old season!

John Pierce: No punch at all from Everton. Roberto Martinez playing players who clearly aren't fit. Poor.

Stavros Makrozachopo: Something strange happened at White Hart Lane today. Tottenham were actually good.

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More importantly for many Spurs fans is this - their heroes are now level on points with arch-rivals Arsenal. Now just the small matter of a trip across London to Chelsea on Wednesday.

Spurs fans stretch their vocal chords as a particularly proud rendition of 'Glory glory Tottenham Hotspur' echoes around a rapidly-emptying White Hart Lane.

Crisis? What crisis? Mauricio Pochettino claps all four sides of the ground before disappearing down the tunnel, safe in the knowledge that his 'not-good-enough' Spurs side are just two points off the Champions League spots...

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"A thrilling finish to a match of aggressive and fast flowing football. I thought Everton were terrific at times but Tottenham held firm. Everton had only lost one game away from home this season before today. They had plenty of possession but I think Roberto Martinez will say his side did not create enough shooting chances. A brilliant game full of wonderful performances."

All over! The majority of those inside White Hart Lane rejoice as Spurs cling on to a vital three points. That moves them above their Merseyside visitors and up to seventh in the Premier League table.

Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris gathers a high ball to the sound of huge cheers ringing in his ears. Almost there Spurs fans...

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Another huge penalty shout! This time for Spurs as Harry Kane tumbles in the Everton box. Not given.

Christian Eriksen is the latest name to go into the book. But Everton have the ball.

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Three minutes for Everton to salvage a point...

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"Tottenham are tiring now against the terrific efforts of Everton, they are really going for it, giving everything for their manager. Can Spurs cope with this Everton surge?"

"Handball!?!" shout/ask the Everton away end as Leighton Baines hammers in the in-swinger. Federico Fazio's arm is up in the air as the ball flicks off the head of Romelu Lukaku. Seen them given....

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