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In thrilling win, Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke savours first goal for the club as he uploads “Fantastic to get my first Tottenham goal. So pleased for the team on an amazing win. I score, but we win as a team.” – according to BBC Match of the Day. He spoke to them immediately after, going on to say the moment was fantastic-the goal and the team’s win meant the world to him and all the teammates.
It’s a fantastic season,” said Solanke of Tottenham. “When one thinks about how much hard work one’s put in, it is so overwhelming. To get the win here meant a lot to all of us. We’ve had some great performances to start the season, but we haven’t always been able to match that with the results. Today, we wanted to combine both, and we managed to do that.”
For striker Brennan Johnson, skills in the last couple of matches have helped him secure places in the lineup. “It’s magnificent. Brennan is a great player. In the last two games, he’s had two fantastic finishes, and he’s helped the team massively, so all credit to him. We’re all happy for him.” Johnson’s contribution has been essential to Tottenham’s success, with Solanke going as far as to say that the entire squad shares a strong camaraderie. “Everyone in the team loves and helps each other, so it’s a great spirit.”
For Solanke, the pressure of being a striker comes with a focus on scoring, and getting that first goal was a major relief: “It’s very important for a striker to get that first goal. I did that today and am just very happy about it. Hopefully, I’ll be able to carry on with this.”
In other words, speaking of the games in general, Solanke believes his team has been doing well, at least, though without that being reflected in the results of the games: “We’ve been playing well all season, but sometimes you don’t get the results you deserve. If you keep going, keep sticking at it, and keep playing the way we want to play, it’s bound to happen eventually.”
With this newfound confidence now not only for the player in person but also for the team, it is sure that the players of Tottenham seem eager to go on their strong form. Solanke’s first goal could well be the spark that lights up their campaign.
