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Harry Kane scored twice to take his season tally in all competitions to 26 goals and ensure Tottenham remain in the hunt for a top-four finish thanks to a 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers .
The game started with chances for both sides, but i was Kane that broke the deadlock as he rose earliest to head in Andros Townsend's cross before the break.
QPR rallied after half-time, but a lapse in concentration among their back-four allowed Ryan Mason to slip a pass into the path of Kane, who calmly rounded stranded goalkeeper Robert Green and slotted the ball into the net to give Spurs some breathing space.
But it was one of their former players in Brazilian midfielder Sandro is got Rangers on the scoresheet, and a nervy final few minutes saw the home side push for an equaliser.
It never came though, and Spurs left Loftus Road with another victory under their belt to move to within one position and three points of fourth-placed Manchester United, while QPR remain in the bottom three.
So how did the players score? Click on the gallery below to find out.
Show all 22 1 /22QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Robert Green - 6/10 Pulled off some trademark stops, but will be disappointed with the way he was beaten to Andros Townsend's free kick by Harry Kane for the first goal.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Nedum Onuoha - 5 Suffered a nasty gash in his cheek in midweek, suffered a moment of madness here. Bizarrely ducked out of the way for Kane to head Spurs in front.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Steven Caulker - 4 Failed to prove a point against his former club. Been a massive disappointment all season. One sloppy pass straight to Townsend to give the Spurs winger an easy shot at goal was typical of his sub-par campaign.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Rio Ferdinand - 4 Now plays like he's thinking of that retirement home for all professionals - the world of punditry and comfort of a TV studio. Lost Kane for both Tottenham goals - the story of his lack of concentration all afternoon.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Yun Suk Young - 6 Knew he was going to be in for a tough outing against the pace of Townsend on the flank, but his efforts earned applause from the home fans.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Mauricio Isla - 6 Given a more advanced role on the right flank, rather than at right back. Couldn't fault the work-rate, however quality of the final ball was lacking.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Karl Henry - 5 Up against much quicker and younger men in the middle of the pitch and it showed. The game passed him by for long periods.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Sandro - 6 There were many Tottenham fans who were upset when the club sold him to Rangers last summer, not any more. A knee ligament injury sustained a few years ago means Sandro is no longer a dominant presence in midfield. At least he gave the home side hope with a cool finish to make it 2-1.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Matt Phillips - 6 Normally plays on the right wing, however manager Chris Ramsey opted to put Phillips on the left. Provided some impetus and a fine pass to Austin for QPR's best chance of the game.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Charlie Austin - 6 Lost his battle with Kane to impress England coach Roy Hodgson, who was watching in the stands. Blasted a glorious chances against the bar, which would have put QPR in front. Still can't fault his passion for the cause - produced a miracle block on the line from Ryan Mason.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Bobby Zamora - 6 Doesn't do anything clever and has his fair share of limitations as a striker. But he at least gives QPR a target to aim for up front. It was his neat lay-off that set up Sandro for QPR's goal and at he gave Tottenham's defence something to worry about.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Hugo Lloris - 8 Bailed Walker out with a fine scrambling save to deny Charlie Austin and also denied Zamora early in the second half.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Kyle Walker - 6 Produced a fine cross to create a chance for Kane early on but his bizarre back-header would have let in Austin had Lloris not been typically alert in goal.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Eric Dier - 5 Struggled in the first half to contain the threat of Austin and his slack marking allowed Zamora to set up Sandro for QPR’s goal.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Jan Vertonghen - 7 He generally coped well against the Rangers front two although he was relieved to see Austin’s shot rebound off the crossbar after the forward stepped inside him.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Ben Davies - 6 Lost Mauricio Isla a couple of times in the first and did not offer as much as Walker going forward. Danny Rose should return next weekend.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Ryan Mason - 6 Did not make quite as many forward runs as he usually does and needs to control his temper better but did well to create the second goal for Kane.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Nabil Bentaleb - 6 Another mature performance from a player who is rapidly becoming a leader for this team. Brave, controlled and diligent. Fortunate not to have been penalised for a second-half penalty after an apparent handball.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Andros Townsend - 6 Made a bright start and created the opening goal with an inswinging free-kick but faded after the break and was replaced by Mousa Dembele.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Christian Eriksen - 6 Struggled to escape the clutches of Karl Henry in the first half but found more freedom on the left and hit the inside of the post from 25 yards.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Nacer Chadli - 6 His physicality and direct running will always be a threat and he kept Nedum Onouha honest without really threatening to dominate.
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QPR 1 Tottenham 2 player ratings Harry Kane - 8 In front of England manager Roy Hodgson, he scored twice, forced a fine save from Rob Green and nearly created another, though Rio Ferdinand was not a tough opponent.
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