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Mauricio Pochettino believes Everton win shows Tottenham can still catch Chelsea

Harry Kane scored twice to see off the Toffees at White Hart Lane and keep Spurs within touching distance of Chelsea at the top

Monday 06 March 2017 09:58 GMT

Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham have what it takes to catch Chelsea (Getty)

Mauricio Pochettino claims Tottenham showed they still believe they can catch Chelsea by beating Everton 3-2 at White Hart Lane.

Harry Kane's double meant Spurs were in control for the majority of the contest until Romelu Lukaku's strike with 10 minutes left sparked a chaotic finish.

Dele Alli restored the two-goal cushion in stoppage time only for Everton substitute Enner Valencia to add what proved a consolation seconds later.

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Hugo Lloris – 5 out of 10

Aside from Lukaku’s strike, it was a very quiet afternoon for Lloris.

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Eric Dier – 6 out of 10

Held the shape well and used possession efficiently to begin moves from the back.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Toby Alderweireld – 6 out of 10

Another encouraging display. Cleverly marked Lukaku out of the game for the majority.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Jan Vertonghen – 7 out of 10

Aside from his slip for the Everton goal, he was on exquisite form. He tackled hard and worked relentlessly.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Kyle Walker – 7 out of 10

Was good defensively, but even better going forward. He caused problems for the Everton defence with his deliveries.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Victor Wanyama – 6 out of 10

Rattled the woodwork with a sublime strike. Began a number of Spurs moves going forward.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Mousa Dembele – 5 out of 10

Made a habit of giving possession away with unnecessary inputs of skill.

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Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Ben Davies – 6 out of 10

Caused problems for Coleman all day and he was tracking back well to support the defence.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Christian Eriksen – 7 out of 10

His deliveries throughout were difficult to defend for Everton. He was a key element to every Spurs attack.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Dele Alli – 6 out of 10

Drifted out of the game at times, but deserved his goal to cap off a great team performance.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Harry Kane – 9 out of 10

Began the scoring with a moment of magic and doubled his tally with another clinical finish. He’s a defenders worst nightmare.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Joel Robles – 4 out of 10

His poor decision to roll the ball out gave Kane his second goal on a plate – should be doing better than that.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Seamus Coleman – 5 out of 10

Gave Davies too much space out wide and should have had more of an input from an attacking perspective.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Ashley Williams – 6 out of 10

Lost the ball for Kane’s second, but it arguably was not his fault. Had a tough day defending the likes of Kane and Eriksen.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Ramiro Funes Mori – 5 out of 10

Looked lost against such striking ability. However, he did make a number of vital tackles throughout.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Leighton Baines – 6 out of 10

Defensively he did his job at the back, but it would have been encouraging to see him moving up the pitch more.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Idrissa Gueye – 7 out of 10

Worked relentlessly throughout and found himself on the end of every loose ball. Clumsy in his challenges at times though.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Morgan Schneiderlin – 5 out of 10

Was also at fault for Kane’s second goal. Incredibly quiet throughout and failed to make an impact.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Gareth Barry – 6 out of 10

Read the game well, but lost most midfield battles – needed to be stronger.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Tom Davies – 5 out of 10

Struggled to find his feet in his new attacking position. Failed to show his ability in possession.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Ross Barkley – 7 out of 10

Continued to create chances from nowhere and was hunting for possession constantly. His work rate is faultless.

Tottenham vs Everton player ratings

Romelu Lukaku – 6 out of 10

Aside from his goal, it was a quiet display from the team’s top goal scorer. He was marked out of the game and received very little service from the midfield.

The result moves Mauricio Pochettino's men six points ahead of Arsenal in fifth, although the Gunners have a game in hand, while cutting the gap behind Chelsea to seven points.

The league leaders are still to play West Ham on Monday but Pochettino said overcoming Everton proves his side have not yet given up hope of winning the title.

"The most important thing is to show the belief on the pitch and today I think we showed that," Pochettino said.

"More than talk and more than speak outside, it is better the team show their performance because I think (regarding) belief the answer is very easy.

"We need to be there, it's not up to us of course, but it's up to us to be ready if they fail."

The win was also Tottenham's ninth in a row at home, a club record in the Premier League and the first time they have reached the mark in a single season since 1987.

Kane was instrumental again, scoring his 13th and 14th goals in 12 appearances this year and he is now the division's top scorer, one ahead of Lukaku with 19.

His tally is all the more impressive given he sat out five league games with an ankle injury earlier in the season, although the striker may now be benefitting from that time off.

Pochettino insists his form is down to hard work.

"I think he is fresh because he trains a lot. He makes a lot of double sessions and he is very professional," Pochettino said.

"If you are asleep and you eat and you forget to train, maybe you are fat, like me! And you cannot run. I think it's about being consistent and training.

"He is very focused now in training and in taking care of himself and you can see how he is."

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