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Spurs striker Kane addresses fans after breaking goalscoring record

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane was delighted after his side's 1-0 win over Manchester City.

The England captain earned the personal accolade of becoming Tottenham's all-time record goalscorer.

Kane scored the only goal of the game against City, as his side continue to push for a top four finish.

Speaking to Sky Sports post-match, Kane revealed: "It's hard to put it into words, just a magical moment and I was so desperate to do it with a win as well, I wanted to win so bad. Once we went 1-0 up it was just about keeping the clean sheet and to do it in front of the home fans just a moment I'll never forget.

"Especially being here at home in front of the fans, there's been so much talk about it over the last couple of weeks and I just wanted to get it done as soon as possible so to do it in a big game against one of the best teams in the world, it's a special feeling."

On the scoring record, he added: "It's a great feeling. When I started playing regularly eight or nine years ago it weren't even in my imagination to score 200 Premier League goals so to be there now is just exciting. I've got plenty more years left, hopefully a few more to come.

"Back when Tim Sherwood gave me my first start and I was so desperate to make an impression then and score, that was just the start. A lot of hard work between that game with Mauricio [Pochettino] and all the coaches, another good feeling."

To the fans, Kane said: "I just want to say thank you to all the fans here and obviously fans back home who have supported me through my whole career.

"Thank you to my wife Kate, my kids, my family, my friends and my teammates here. Past teammates, the coaches, everyone who has helped me get to this moment in my career, I'm really grateful.

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