‘This team is becoming stronger’ - Antonio Conte praises Spurs for Burnley win that keeps Champions League hopes alive

Spurs manager Antonio Conte said his team is becoming stronger after a 1-0 win against Burnley maintained their Champions League chances. Harry Kane scored from the spot eight minutes into added time at the end of the first half, with a win that took his side into fourth spot, and kept the pressure on Arsenal who were in fifth and trailing by two points. Ad/> Speaking after the game, the Italian coach praised his team for their efforts and mental strength to get three points at the business end of the season.

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“I think this team improved in many aspects, not only technically, tactically, but mentally. This team is becoming stronger in its mind and to understand the moment is to defend the long ball, the second ball is to fight. “I’m seeing a lot of improvement in my team and I’m proud about this.

In only seven months we did a really good job with the players but I have to thank my players because from the first day they showed great commitment, great attitude in every situation.” Tottenham up into fourth place with narrow win over struggling Burnley Opinion: Signing Kante would be another gamble for United, but Ten Hag should take it Manchester United want Kante as Ten Hag draws up shortlist — Paper Round Reflecting on the game, he said that Burnley’s resilience meant he was not too worried about winning by just one goal. “The penalty was clear, first of all, I see that someone has complained,” he began. “Then