• TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris 6 - A quiet afternoon for the French international, only facing tame efforts. However generated audible frustration from home fans with some poor distribution, particularly in the first half. Getty
    TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris 6 - A quiet afternoon for the French international, only facing tame efforts. However generated audible frustration from home fans with some poor distribution, particularly in the first half. Getty
  • Davinson Sanchez 6 - A few questionable moments, in particular failing to deal with a clipped through ball in behind from Ruben Neves. EPA
    Davinson Sanchez 6 - A few questionable moments, in particular failing to deal with a clipped through ball in behind from Ruben Neves. EPA
  • Eric Dier 6 - Dealt with most threats from the Wolves attackers, as well as winning a decent amount of aerial duels. AP
    Eric Dier 6 - Dealt with most threats from the Wolves attackers, as well as winning a decent amount of aerial duels. AP
  • Ben Davies 6 - Well placed to block some low drilled crosses down the left hand flank. However some sloppy decisions in possession cost his team at times. AP
    Ben Davies 6 - Well placed to block some low drilled crosses down the left hand flank. However some sloppy decisions in possession cost his team at times. AP
  • Emerson 7 - Energetic as ever down the right from the Brazilian. Managed to get up and support Kulusevski against Ait-Nouri in attack, while also doing his defensive due-diligence. Getty
    Emerson 7 - Energetic as ever down the right from the Brazilian. Managed to get up and support Kulusevski against Ait-Nouri in attack, while also doing his defensive due-diligence. Getty
  • Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 5 - Not his usual combative self in the centre of the park after an early foul on Neto to prevent a Wolves counter attack. AFP
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 5 - Not his usual combative self in the centre of the park after an early foul on Neto to prevent a Wolves counter attack. AFP
  • Rodrigo Bentancur 5 - Bar an energetic solo press midway through the first half, Uruguayan was a passenger. Getty
    Rodrigo Bentancur 5 - Bar an energetic solo press midway through the first half, Uruguayan was a passenger. Getty
  • Ivan Perisic 7 - Capped an impressive full home debut with a smartly flicked assist for Harry Kane’s goal. Struggled to impress in the first half but grew as the contest progressed, carving out a few decent opportunities. AFP
    Ivan Perisic 7 - Capped an impressive full home debut with a smartly flicked assist for Harry Kane’s goal. Struggled to impress in the first half but grew as the contest progressed, carving out a few decent opportunities. AFP
  • Dejan Kulusevski 6 - By his usual exceptional standards, it was a quieter showing from the Swede. Struggled in the first half especially to influence. Grew into the game much more in the second half, playing a couple of pinpoint passes and crosses. Getty
    Dejan Kulusevski 6 - By his usual exceptional standards, it was a quieter showing from the Swede. Struggled in the first half especially to influence. Grew into the game much more in the second half, playing a couple of pinpoint passes and crosses. Getty
  • Harry Kane 9 - A milestone performance for the Englishman, his opener being his 250th goal for Spurs. A well-rounded performance leading the line for the home side. AFP
    Harry Kane 9 - A milestone performance for the Englishman, his opener being his 250th goal for Spurs. A well-rounded performance leading the line for the home side. AFP
  • Son Heung-min 6 - The South Korean wasn’t at his best, lacking the final ball. Never really able to find any rhythm to influence the game. EPA
    Son Heung-min 6 - The South Korean wasn’t at his best, lacking the final ball. Never really able to find any rhythm to influence the game. EPA
  • SUBS: Ryan Sessegnon (Ivan Perisic, 76 mins) N/A - Filled in well on the left hand side, but offered little in attack. Getty
    SUBS: Ryan Sessegnon (Ivan Perisic, 76 mins) N/A - Filled in well on the left hand side, but offered little in attack. Getty
  • Richarlison (Heung-Min Son, 76 mins) N/A - A couple of driving runs at the Wolves defence that led to no nothing. AFP
    Richarlison (Heung-Min Son, 76 mins) N/A - A couple of driving runs at the Wolves defence that led to no nothing. AFP
  • Yves Bissouma (Dejan Kulusevski, 86 mins) N/A. Getty
    Yves Bissouma (Dejan Kulusevski, 86 mins) N/A. Getty
  • WOLVES RATINGS: Jose Sa 6 - No chance with the goal, made all the saves that he was expected to. Like Lloris frustrated the away fans and his manager with some of his distribution choices. AFP
    WOLVES RATINGS: Jose Sa 6 - No chance with the goal, made all the saves that he was expected to. Like Lloris frustrated the away fans and his manager with some of his distribution choices. AFP
  • Jonny Otto 6 - A solid effort from the Spaniard. Key figure in keeping Son quiet for large parts of the contest. AFP
    Jonny Otto 6 - A solid effort from the Spaniard. Key figure in keeping Son quiet for large parts of the contest. AFP
  • Nathan Collins 6 - Impressive performance but let himself down with lapse in concentration for the deciding goal, allowing Kane to peel off his shoulder for an unmarked header from close range. In possession absolutely excellent. AFP
    Nathan Collins 6 - Impressive performance but let himself down with lapse in concentration for the deciding goal, allowing Kane to peel off his shoulder for an unmarked header from close range. In possession absolutely excellent. AFP
  • Max Kilman 7 - Should be on Gareth Southgate’s radar ahead of the next set of international friendlies before the World Cup. Another assured performance in defence and in possession. AFP
    Max Kilman 7 - Should be on Gareth Southgate’s radar ahead of the next set of international friendlies before the World Cup. Another assured performance in defence and in possession. AFP
  • Rayan Ait-Nouri 7 - Offered real energy and threat down the left hand side. Created a few good chances and had his decision making been better, could have got an equaliser. Getty
    Rayan Ait-Nouri 7 - Offered real energy and threat down the left hand side. Created a few good chances and had his decision making been better, could have got an equaliser. Getty
  • Matheus Nunes 6 - A quiet introduction to English football for the Portuguese midfielder. Didn’t really impose himself, but showed his quality in the manner he moved the ball around. Had a half chance with a flicked header that just span past the far post. Getty
    Matheus Nunes 6 - A quiet introduction to English football for the Portuguese midfielder. Didn’t really impose himself, but showed his quality in the manner he moved the ball around. Had a half chance with a flicked header that just span past the far post. Getty
  • Joao Moutinho 6 - Kept possession moving well and helped dictate the tempo in the first half especially, but faded out of the contest. AP
    Joao Moutinho 6 - Kept possession moving well and helped dictate the tempo in the first half especially, but faded out of the contest. AP
  • Ruben Neves 8 - Impressive once again from the sought-after midfielder. Ran the show for large parts, carved out a few decent opportunities. Also an excellent defensive showing and screening in front of his two centre halves. Getty
    Ruben Neves 8 - Impressive once again from the sought-after midfielder. Ran the show for large parts, carved out a few decent opportunities. Also an excellent defensive showing and screening in front of his two centre halves. Getty
  • Pedro Neto 6 - Out of possession he was filling in as a right wing-back, which limited his influence at the top end of the pitch. Getty
    Pedro Neto 6 - Out of possession he was filling in as a right wing-back, which limited his influence at the top end of the pitch. Getty
  • Daniel Podence 6 - Filled in as a false 9 but struggled to influence and wildly snatched at a chance in the first half, scuffing it wide on the half volley. Getty
    Daniel Podence 6 - Filled in as a false 9 but struggled to influence and wildly snatched at a chance in the first half, scuffing it wide on the half volley. Getty
  • Goncalo Guedes 7 - Proved to be a real outlet and focal point for the visitors, despite starting wide. Brave in possession, often getting the better of those around him. However faded as the game progressed. Getty
    Goncalo Guedes 7 - Proved to be a real outlet and focal point for the visitors, despite starting wide. Brave in possession, often getting the better of those around him. However faded as the game progressed. Getty
  • SUBS: Leander Dendoncker (Moutinho, 58 mins) 6 - Added more structure defensively and nearly equalised but was slightly too late to Raul Jimenez’s lay off. EPA
    SUBS: Leander Dendoncker (Moutinho, 58 mins) 6 - Added more structure defensively and nearly equalised but was slightly too late to Raul Jimenez’s lay off. EPA
  • Raul Jimenez (Podence, 59 mins) 6 - Marked out of the contest well by Dier. Had one powerful run to create a half chance for Dendoncker. Getty
    Raul Jimenez (Podence, 59 mins) 6 - Marked out of the contest well by Dier. Had one powerful run to create a half chance for Dendoncker. Getty
  • Adama Traore (Neto, 71 mins N/A - Powerful as ever from the wide man when getting at his man. But once again the final ball wasn’t there. Getty
    Adama Traore (Neto, 71 mins N/A - Powerful as ever from the wide man when getting at his man. But once again the final ball wasn’t there. Getty
  • Nelson Semedo (Ait-Nouri, 71 mins) - N/A. EPA
    Nelson Semedo (Ait-Nouri, 71 mins) - N/A. EPA
  • Hwang Hee-Chan (Guedes, 81 mins) N/A - Bright in attacking, clipping a few crosses into the box, but none meeting their target. Getty
    Hwang Hee-Chan (Guedes, 81 mins) N/A - Bright in attacking, clipping a few crosses into the box, but none meeting their target. Getty

Tottenham v Wolves ratings: Kane 9, Perisic 7; Neves 8, Moutinho 6


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Harry Kane scored for the second straight game to secure a 1-0 win for Tottenham over Wolves in the Premier League and maintain his team's unbeaten start to the season.

Kane lost his marker near the back post to head in following a flick-on from Ivan Perisic at a corner in the 64th minute.

It was his 185th Premier League goal, moving him into outright fourth place in the all-time top-flight list above former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero. Only Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and Andrew Cole are above him.

Tottenham have seven points from a possible nine, having opened the season with a 4-1 win over Southampton.

Wolves, who only have one point from three games, started new signing Matheus Nunes in midfield and had the better of the first half to frustrate Spurs and the home fans.

The visitors didn't create any clear-cut chances, though, and Tottenham came more into the game after halftime as Perisic — making his first start since his move from Inter Milan — started to have some joy down the left.

Kane headed against the crossbar from a cross by Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min was denied by a last-ditch tackle after being sent through by Kane's quick free kick.

Ratings from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium can be seen in the gallery above. To see the next image and mark, just swipe.

Updated: August 20, 2022, 3:34 PM