Heroes’ welcome for Tottenham as players arrive in Hong Kong ahead of Kitchee friendly match
Spurs supporters greet the Premier League runners-up at Hong Kong airport as they touch down ahead of the post-season friendly
The club delivered on manager Mauricio Pochettino’s promise that they would send a strong line-up to Asia for the end-of-season tour, which also includes several players making a promotional trip to South Korea, when it confirmed a squad of stellar names for the touring party on Monday.
To the delight of Hong Kong’s sizable Tottenham following, the So Pon Ko clash will feature Premier League golden boot winner Harry Kane as well as star players Hugo Lloris, Dele Alli, and Cristian Eriksen.
Supporters grabbed selfies and autographs at the airport with sharp-shooter Kane, who bagged his 34th and 35th goals of an outstanding season in Sunday’s 7-1 win over Hull City.
“It’s been incredible, to score eight goals in the final week of a Premier League season is a special feeling,” said Kane after the final game of the season on Sunday. “To win [the Golden Boot award] and finish on 29 goals in 30 games is something I’m very proud of.”