Tottenham striker Harry Kane has hit back at Virgil van Dijk’s claim he dived to win a penalty in Sunday’s dramatic 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield. Kane’s first spot-kick was saved but he converted a second deep into added time to salvage a point and reach 100 Premier League goals. Assistant referee Ed Smart flagged for a Van Dijk foul on Erik Lamela for the second penalty award after match official Jon Moss had waved play on. “I thought the linesman showed amazing character to give (the second penalty) because a lot happened for the first one about the linesman so to give that penalty was massive — and it was a penalty,” added Kane. Kane’s late strike brought up a century of Premier League goals in his 141st match.

Source: Punch February 05, 2018 12:45 UTC