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Tottenham player ratings: Was Dele Alli or Harry Kane the star man?

Tottenham were comfortable 3-0 winners

Vaishali Bhardwaj

Tuesday 02 February 2016 23:38 GMT

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Harry Kane scored a brace as Tottenham moved above rivals Arsenal in the Barclays Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Norwich.

Dele Alli scored inside two minutes to open the scoring for the hosts before Harry Kane doubled Tottenham's advantage from the spot on the half-hour mark - Alli was the man fouled in a brilliant first half performance from the English teenager, who had to be withdrawn at half-time because of illness.

While Norwich were greatly improved after the interval, it was Kane who completed a fine night for Spurs, with his second goal in injury time to take his tally for the season to 15.

Tottenham, who recorded their fifth straight victory in all competitions, keep alive their dreams of winning a first league title since 1961.

But Norwich, now with four league defeats in as many matches, remain two points above the relegation zone.

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Hugo Lloris - 7 out of 10

The France international was rarely tested by Norwich as the home side reverted to taking long-range shots at goal with Tottenham doing well to defend the area. But when called into action, the goalkeeper was superb with his saves.

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Kyle Walker - 7 out of 10

Protected his flank well, keeping the likes of Olsson and Jarvis quiet, which forced Norwich to try and go for goal down the central areas of the pitch. A positive defensive showing from the right-back.

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Toby Alderweireld - 7 out of 10

Displayed his attacking intent early on when he got forward to help create Tottenham's opener while being solid in defence. He was guilty of gifting Norwich possession on a few occasions, but was the better of Spurs' two central defenders.

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Kevin Wimmer - 5 out of 10

Gave away some needless free kicks with his rash challenges throughout the game and nearly came close to giving away a penalty when he barged Naismith in the area. Luckily for the defender, he wasn't penalised and Tottenham ended the game without conceding - although Wimmer will need to improve with his decision making.

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Danny Rose - 6 out of 10

Endured a comfortable showing at left-back and did well to restrict Norwich's threat down the flank while regularly getting forward to help contribute to Spurs' attacks.

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Eric Dier - 7 out of 10

Protected the visitors' defence well alongside Dembele from his midfield position after being utilised in defence against Colchester, and continues to show why he is a key member of this impressive Spurs side.

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Mousa Dembele - 6 out of 10

Suffered a few moments of miscommunication with Dier, but did not endure a lot of problems otherwise.

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Son Heung-min - 6 out of 10

The forward was involved in the build-up to Alli's goal but, despite a bright start, the South Korea international saw his impact fade as the game wore on. Was replaced by Carroll in the 70th minute.

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Christian Eriksen - 7 out of 10

Showed some superb link-up play with his teammates to help set up Alli's opener after seeing his initial shot saved by Rudd before hi

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Dele Alli - 8 out of 10

Scored his seventh Premier League goal of the season with his second-minute tap-in before he won the penalty that Kane converted. Should have bagged a brace but drove his shot wide. Was replaced by Chadli at the break but yet another impressive performance from the England international - exemplified by the fact he has now scored the same number of league goals (7) in 22 games than Arsenal's Jack Wilshere has in 100 appearances.

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Harry Kane - 8 out of 10

Calmly converted his 29th-minute penalty after seeing his initial shot saved by Rudd to earn his 13th league goal of the season. Kept drifting onto the left flank where he won the battle with Pinto and, after spurning a few chances to get his second, was rewarded with his 14th goal of the campaign with another fine, and indeed calm, finish.

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From the bench: Nacer Chadli - 5 out of 10

Was substituted on at the break to replace Alli, and endured a nervous start after giving away the free kick from which Norwich scored although he was let off when Bassong was flagged as offside. Helped contribute to Spurs' attacking play but couldn't get on the scoresheet himeself.

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