Harry Kane’s form has dipped after England high, says Mauricio Pochettino

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Tottenham have paid a price for the England exploits of Harry Kane and Ryan Mason, says Mauricio Pochettino, who argues that the pair have struggled to refocus on domestic matters after their senior international bows last month.

Kane scored with his third touch for England in the Euro 2016 qualifying win over Lithuania while Mason was brought on for his debut in the friendly against Italy. The Italy game finished with four Spurs players on the field – Kane, Mason, Kyle Walker and Andros Townsend, who scored the equaliser in the 1-1 draw.

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