How Tottenham rated during their comfortable victory 1-0 over Middlesbrough

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Tottenham pulled three points clear of third place after they laboured to a 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Middlesbrough on Saturday evening at White Hart Lane.

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After seeing rivals Arsenal and Liverpool lose earlier in the day Mauricio Pochettino’s side went into the match knowing a win would put daylight between their rivals, but it took until the hour mark for them to break the deadlock through Harry Kane’s thumping penalty.

A combination of an inspired Victor Valdes and last-ditch defending from Middlesbrough meant that Spurs didn’t win by a more handsome score, but it was job well done for the hosts.

Here’s how The Boot Room rated Mauricio Pochettino’s men on Saturday evening.

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Hugo Lloris – Had a ropey moment during the first-half up against the physical presence of Negredo, and will still have his mistakes against Manchester City in the back of his mind. Can’t remember him having to make any save of real note, will have busier games. 6.