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Trippier tells of how Kane's 'mental' half-time team talk inspired Tottenham to Champions League final

Spurs are readying themselves for a European showpiece after staging a stunning fightback against Ajax, with their injured striker playing a key role

Harry Kane delivered a “mental” half-time team talk during Tottenham’s stunning Champions League semi-final fightback against Ajax, Kieran Trippier has revealed.

Spurs headed into the interval at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday with their European dreams in tatters.

A 1-0 first leg defeat on home soil had been followed by a forgettable opening 45 minutes in Amsterdam that had them three goals down on aggregate.