“It was a tough game, three points really important for us today after the last two results,” Kane told Sky Sports, referring to Tottenham’s defeats by Arsenal and Manchester City. “A tough week but a clean sheet and a good 1-0 win.
“We wanted to go back to basics and a clean sheet will be important if we want to stay in the Champions League.
“We wanted to be compact and suffer a bit in the stages. Tonight was a good sign.”
The early stages were not looking promising for Tottenham with Fulham in control, who could slip into fifth place.
Reid’s volley from close range forced a reaction from Hugo Lloris, who also blocked a free kick from Andreas Pereira.
Aleksandar Mitrovic headed home an effort when well placed and Tottenham were guilty of constantly giving the ball away as their lack of confidence was there for all to see.
But when Son Heung-min found Kane on the edge of the area in first-half stoppage time, the striker had only one thing on his mind. A few touches gave him some space and he sent a right footed shot inside the post.
Tottenham were far better in the second half, although Fulham would be surprised how they ended empty-handed.
