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Gary Lineker’s verdict on Tottenham team selection and Harry Kane display

Tottenham's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their third goal and completing his hat trick (Reuters)
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Tottenham Hotspur won against Fulham in the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon.

Tottenham's Harry Kane celebrates with the matchball and Michel Vorm at the end of the match

Tottenham Hotspur returned to winning ways on Sunday afternoon, as they got the better of Fulham 3-0 away from home in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Spurs headed into the tie at Craven Cottage on the back of a 1-0 defeat to KAA Gent away from home in Belgium in the first leg of the Europa League round of 32 tie.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side were expected to win against Fulham, and they did so quite comfortably.

England international striker Harry Kane was the star of the show. as he scored all three goals for the North London outfit.

Tottenham Hotspur legend Gary Lineker was following the match, and he was impressed with the performance of Kane.

The former Tottenham striker has also backed Pochettino’s decision to deploy a strong lineup against Fulham.

Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and Kane all started the FA Cup tie.

Tottenham will return to action on Thursday evening when they take on KAA Gent at the Wembley Stadium in London in the second leg of the Europa League round of 32 tie.

Tottenham's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their third goal and completing his hat trick