As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Bale scores as Tottenham reach EFL Cup semi-finals with win over Stoke

Tottenham have booked their place into the EFL Cup semi-finals after claiming a 3-1 win over Stoke City.

Gareth Bale's header gave Spurs the lead after 22 minutes before Jordan Thompson equalised past Hugo Lloris early in the second half.

Ben Davies restored Tottenham's lead when his long-range effort hit the post and beat Andy Lonergan.

Harry Kane put the game to bed with nine minutes remaining with a rasping strike.

Jose Mourinho's side join Brentford and Manchester City in the final four.

"Two very difficult matches," Mourinho said after the game. "The teams who are there will be difficult. We are in the semi-finals and we will be there to fight."

Video of the day:

About the author

Freddie Taylor

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free