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'A cold, wet, windy Wednesday night at Stoke was always going to be tough!': Man of the match Harry Winks hails Tottenham's mentality after beating Championship Stoke to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup

Midfielder Harry Winks hailed Tottenham's mentality after overcoming Championship side Stoke City to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night.

Chasing a first major trophy since winning the League Cup in 2008, the Premier League team totally dominated the first half at the bet365 stadium, taking a deserved lead when Gareth Bale flicked in a 22nd minute header from a Winks cross.

Stoke grabbed a second-half equaliser by Jordan Thompson, who beat Hugo Lloris from close range after Jacob Brown’s pass in the 53rd minute.

Spurs midfielder Harry Winks made the most of a rare start with a man of the match display
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho with Winks after Wednesday's victory at Stoke

Tottenham restored their lead with a fine low shot from outside the area by Ben Davies in the 70th minute - before Kane, inevitably - blasted into the top of the net from close range in the 81st minute to seal a 3-1 victory.