Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino heaps praise on Harry Kane after brace against Borussia Dortmund: 'He is one of the best strikers in the world'

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Mauricio Pochettino hailed Harry Kane as one of the world's best strikers as Tottenham exorcised their Wembley hoodoo on Wednesday night.

The England striker scored two and assisted Heung-min Son's opener as Spurs finally won at their temporary home.

Kane has spoken openly about his determination to become a regular Champions League goalscorer as he looks to cement his position as one of the planet's best players.

Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-1 at Wembley

The England striker slams home his second goal with a pinpoint finish on the hour-mark

 Pochettino heaped praise on Kane for his overall performance and finishing prowess

And Pochettino said: 'He is fantastic, you saw that today. To score goals in the Champions League means he will get the credit he deserves. 

'He is one of the best strikers in the world. The Champions League is one of the most important competitions in the world.' 

On ending Tottenham's Wembley curse, Pochettino added: 'I hope it will stop people talking about a hoodoo. 

'It will help us, Maybe people will stop talking about hoodoos. It's fantastic not only because of three points. I hope it will start to stop the things that are around the team.

Spurs celebrate Kane's second which came after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's offside goal

Pochettino underlined the importance of beating their direct rival for second spot in the group

Jan Vertonghen protests his innocence to his manager after being shown a second yellow card

'It's a massive start for us. To start in that way, to get three points. It's massive for our confidence. 

'We needed time to improve, we needed time to learn and be better. But I think we are happy.' 

Meanwhile, Pochettino insists Jan Vertonghen did not deserve his second yellow card for appearing to catch Mario Gotze with an elbow.

The Belgium was sent off in the closing stages but the Belgium ins adamant the blow to Gotze's gave was accidental.

'I think we need to see (it again) because I think it was not the intention of Jan, he told us,' added Pochettino. 'But his performance was very good and it' s a shame he received that second yellow card.'