Fernando Llorente swooped late to earn Tottenham a 2-1 win over Watford.

Llorente 87th-minute header earned Tottenham a victory against Watford to maintain their chase of the Premier League's top two.

Watford had taken the lead shortly before the break when Jose Holebas, who was exceptional at left-back, delivered an out-swinging corner which goalkeeper Hugo Lloris misjudged, allowing Craig Cathcart to nod in.

Son Heung-min, back from the Asian Cup with South Korea, equalised 10 minutes from time when he thrashed home from 12 yards out.

Llorente remarked afterwards, "I am really happy because today was a tough game. To help the team with a massive goal today is very important. More so after the past two games in cups that we lost. We needed to come back to winning ways."

On standing in for the injured Harry Kane, he added: "It's a big responsibility. I'm ready to help the team and will be stronger every game."