3 talking points as Rangers stung by deadly Harry Kane double in enthralling Tottenham clash

Antonio Colak opened his Rangers goal account but the Light Blues went down to a Tottenham side led by lethal Three Lions star Harry Kane. The new Ibrox hitman gave his side a first half lead in an enthralling friendly clash in Glasgow.

But Kane delivered a deadly second half double to turn it around and seal the win for the English Premier League big guns. Gers suffered their first defeat in pre-season – but there was plenty of optimism for fans as they enjoyed a proper test against the kind of top class side they are hoping to meet in the Champions League.

The league season is creeping closer so Van Bronckhorst rolled out a strong starting line up – which included starts for new recruits Rabbi Matonda, Tom Lawrence, John Souttar and Colak. Malik Tillman also took his Ibrox bow from the bench with the clash coming too soon for £4m arrival Ben Davies.

Spurs boss Antonio Conte didn’t muck about either with big guns such as Kane and Son Heung-min starting up front. The English outfit clearly meant business in an entertaining clash. The visitors made a bright start and borrowed Juventus ace Dejan Kulusevski was denied by Allan McGregor’s big toe.

But it was Rangers who got to grips with their opponents – and then grabbed the lead after 23 minutes. Matondo made the difference with a burst of pace to beat his man down the flank, his low cross was helped on its way by James Tavernier and Colak pounced to tuck it away.

Tom Lawrence fired over soon after but the goal stung Spurs, and it took some trademark stops from McGregor to keep them at bay. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg duffed wide after a Son break while Kulusevski was again halted by McGregor tipping over the top.

The keeper was at it again to keep out Kane before the break