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HARRY KANE romped away with the Premier League golden boot by scoring a hat-trick against Hull on the final day of the season.

The England striker condemned the already relegated Tigers to a sad Premier League farewell when he netted twice in two first-half minutes before adding a third after the break.

 Tottenham's Harry Kane salutes the fans after scoring his second goal against Hull
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Tottenham's Harry Kane salutes the fans after scoring his second goal against HullCredit: Getty Images

Having netted four against Leicester in Spurs' 6-1 win on Thursday, Kane has scored seven times in four days and ends the season on 29.

He finishes ahead of Everton's Romelu Lukaku (25) and Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez (24) in the scoring charts.

Kane also won the Premier League golden boot last season, when he scored 25, and was runner-up the year before (2014/15) with 21 goals.

 Kieran Trippier congratulates Harry Kane on his second goal against Hull
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Kieran Trippier congratulates Harry Kane on his second goal against HullCredit: Reuters
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Kane had opened the scoring in the 11th minute, firing home from outside the box after a lay-off by Christian Eriksen.


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Two minutes later Kieran Trippier squared for Kane to finish and put Spurs - who were already confirmed in second place behind champions Chelsea - in cruise control.

 Harry Kane scores Tottenham's first goal against Hull
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Harry Kane scores Tottenham's first goal against HullCredit: Getty Images

Dele  Alli effectively ended the game as a contest in first-half stoppage time when he made it 3-0.

The England midfielder finished a fine move after Kane had found Son Heung-min, who cut back for Alli to slide home.

 Dele Alli scores Tottenham's third goal against Hull City
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Dele Alli scores Tottenham's third goal against Hull CityCredit: Reuters

Hull threatened to make a game of it just after the hour when Sam Clucas drilled home after a scuff from Oumar Niasse, but Sputs where soon back in charge.

An unmarked Victor Wanyama headed home an Eriksen free-kick at the back post to make it 4-1 on 69 minutes.

 Tottenham's Victor Wanyama scores their fourth goal against Hull
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Tottenham's Victor Wanyama scores their fourth goal against HullCredit: Reuters

Then Kane completed his hat-trick - his second in four days - and became only the sixth player to score consecutive Premier League trebles.

He was picked out beautifully by Alli and fired home past the under-protected David Marshall to make it 5-1.

 Tottenham's Harry Kane scores his side's third goal against Hull
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Tottenham's Harry Kane scores his side's third goal against HullCredit: PA:Press Association

Still it got worse for Hull.

Ben Davies smashed home from the edge of the box in the 84th minute and then, with three minutes left Spurs scored their 13th goal in two games.

Trippier crossed from the right and Toby Alderweireld slotted home from eight yards out.

 Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld celebrates scoring their seventh goal against Hull
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Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld celebrates scoring their seventh goal against HullCredit: Reuters

FACTS, STATS, GOALS & LOLS

  • Kyle Walker was again missing from Tottenham’s squad with an ankle injury. With Manchester City keen on signing him, the right-back may now have played his last game for Spurs.
  • Jarrod Bowen, 20, was making his first league start for Hull after six previous substitute appearances.
  • David Marshall was in goal for the Tigers for the first time since Marco Silva became manager in January. Eldin Jakupovic was dropped to the bench.
  • Tigers fans chanted “Marco Silva, we want you to stay” in a desperate bid to persuade the out-of-contract Portuguese to remain at the KCOM Stadium.
  • Harry Kane scored his second straight hat-trick to ensure he won the Golden Boot for the second year running with 29 Premier League goals for the season.
  • Spurs fans jokingly sang “He’s just a one season wonder” and “He’s just a s*** Jamie Vardy” about their hero Kane.
  • Kane is just the sixth player in Premier League history to score back-to-back hat-tricks, after Les Ferdinand, Ian Wright, Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba and Wayne Rooney.
  • Sam Clucas’ strike for Hull denied Hugo Lloris the chance to share the Golden Glove with Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois, who has kept 16 clean sheets to his 15.
  • Tottenham’s tally of 86 points would have been enough to win the Premier League in 11 of the previous 24 campaigns.
  • The 5-1 scoreline was the exact reverse of Spurs’ final-day result last season at another already relegated side, Newcastle.

SOCIAL SAYS

DREAM TEAM RATINGS

Hull: Marshall 5, Ranocchia 6, Dawson 5, Davies 6 (Grosicki 45, 6), Elabdellaoui 6, Huddlestone 5, N'Diaye 5, Tymon 5 (Robertson 73, 5), Bowen 5 (Elmohamady 72, 5), Clucas 6, Niasse 6
Subs not used: Jakupovic, Mbokani, Batty, Olley
Goals: Clucas (66)

Tottenham: Lloris 6, Trippier 8, Alderweireld 8, Vertonghen 5, Davies 8, Dier 7 (Dembele 73, 6), Wanyama 8, Eriksen 8, Alli 9 (Sissoko 73, 6), Son Heung-min 8, Kane 10 (Janssen 79, 6)
Subs not used: Vorm, Nkoudou, Wimmer, Lesniak
Goals: Kane (11, 13, 72), Alli (45), Wanyama (69), Davies (84), Alderweireld (87)

STAR MAN: HARRY KANE

 Tottenham's Harry Kane has claimed the golden boot for the second year running
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Tottenham's Harry Kane has claimed the golden boot for the second year runningCredit: Reuters

WHAT THEY SAID

Spurs striker Harry Kane: "It's massive to win the golden boot again, I said to retain it would be special with the injuries I've had but to score 29 goals in 30 games is something I feel proud of.

"Finishing the season with seven goals in two games is perfect, hopefully I can continue it at the start of next season. When you look at the players behind us, we have a fantastic team."

 Mauricio Pochettino claps the Spurs fans after beating Hull 7-1
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Mauricio Pochettino claps the Spurs fans after beating Hull 7-1Credit: Reuters

Spurs boss Maurico Pochettino: "I congratulate all the players for a fantastic season. It was tough, difficult be we feel all very proud, to finish that way is important after last season.

"I'm a little bit disappointed because I think Hugo (Lloris) deserved the golden gloves.

"For Harry (Kane), 30 games and 29 goals is unbelievable. It's a big achievement.

"It is important to try and win a trophy in the next few seasons for us and our fans.

"We are excited to move to Wembley and to try to do our best."

 Marco Silva looks dejected as his team are thrashed by Spurs
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Marco Silva looks dejected as his team are thrashed by SpursCredit: PA:Press Association

Hull City boss Marco Silva: "We didn't want to finish like we did today. Of course we try, we didn't achieve our goal but we need to respect ourselves.

"We didn't play, our fans deserve more. It is a difficult decision (whether to stay). I have something in my mind and need to see what is best for me as well as the club.

"Now is the moment to analyse to see what is the best decision."

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