Jan Vertonghen says Tottenham’s 2015 win over Arsenal was his most memorable moment at White Hart Lane.
Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen says the 2015 win over Arsenal at White Hart Lane is his most memorable ever moment at the stadium.
Spurs are set to wave goodbye to White Hart Lane on Sunday when they play Manchester United.
Demolition work will begin on the stadium the very next week, to allow for the necessary construction work to continue on their adjacent new ground.
To be demolished… White Hart Lane
Ahead of their temporary one season move to Wembley next season, centre-back Vertonghen has been recalling his favourite moment at the ground.
Vertonghen who signed for Spurs in 2012 from Ajax, says teammate Harry Kane was responsible for his favourite memory.
He told Tottenham’s official website: “I think everyone remembers that Arsenal game where Harry scored twice and we came back late to win 2-1.
“You can pick 10 games this season alone, we have this unbeaten run which will hopefully last until the end but, for me, that Arsenal game is the one I’ll always remember.”
Prolific North London derby master….Tottenham’s Harry Kane
The match Vertonghen refers to was in Kane’s breakthrough season in 2014/15, and saw him score a memorable 86th minute winner to send fans wild.
Mesut Ozil had given Arsenal an early lead before Kane’s brace gave Spurs the three points and moved them above the Gunners in the table at the time.
Last month Tottenham beat Arsenal 2-0 in the final North London derby at the ground in a pleasing yet less dramatic encounter for the home fans to enjoy.
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