Harry Kane’s brace ensured Tottenham survived a testing encounter at Nottingham Forest with a 2-0 win. Kane scored in either half to draw level with Andrew Cole on 187 Premier League goals – third in the all-time list with only Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney ahead of him – and ensure his side’s unbeaten start to the season continues.
They are up to third behind leaders Arsenal and second-placed Manchester City, suggesting they are in the mix for a title challenge.
Kane also missed a second-half penalty as Dean Henderson ended a run of 22 successful conversions from 12 yards in a Spurs shirt.
Antonio Conte’s side were tested by a spirited Forest side, who again showed they are not here to make the numbers up. Morgan Gibbs-White and Neco Williams had the best of their opportunities but they could not repeat their opening-day victory over West Ham, with a daunting trip to Manchester City coming up in midweek.