Harry Kane brace puts the seal on Tottenham win at Forest

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.

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Steve Cooper's men were up for it at the start, hunting another prized scalp.

But Spurs found the perfect way to quieten down the home ground as they went in front after just five minutes.

Kane's touch set Dejan Kulusevski away and after advancing up the pitch, the Swede returned the ball to the England captain, who found the bottom corner from 20 yards in clinical fashion. Spurs then had enough chances to have the game wrapped up by the midway point of the first half.

Kane was denied by a last-ditch tackle from Joe Worrall after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg played him on goal and then Son Heung-min whipped a first-time effort just over from the edge of the area. Kane was again played in after another quick break but drifted his shot wide.

They could have done with one of those efforts going in as Forest came on strong