LONDON -- Three thoughts from White Hart Lane as Harry Kane led Spurs to an emphatic 4-0 win against Stoke.
1. Kane puts Stoke to the sword
Tottenham climbed up to second place in captivating style, blowing away Stoke with the quality of their attacking play. When Spurs hit top gear, they are the Premier League's most entertaining team. And at their fulcrum, just as he has been for the last three seasons, was Harry Kane, who delivered first-half fireworks in scoring a hat trick and setting up Dele Alli for the fourth.
Kane notched his 100th career goal in the 14th minute, a considerable feat for a player who is still just 23, and he did it in just 219 matches, an excellent strike rate.