Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: 5 talking points as Spurs get back to winning ways | Premier League 2020-21  

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers
Tottenham Hotspur defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers

#3 Ryan Mason keeps up 100% home record as Tottenham manager

Tottenham have won three consecutive home games
Tottenham have won three consecutive home games

Ryan Mason made history when he was appointed as the interim Tottenham manager in the wake of Jose Mourinho's sacking. At the age of just 29 years, 10 months and 8 days, the former England international became the youngest Premier League manager in history.

Since then, he has performed admirably well in the Spurs dugout, although it is far from certain that he will be given the job permanently.

So far, Mason has won three of his five matches in charge of Tottenham, with his two defeats coming away to Leeds United and at Wembley against Manchester City in the final of the League Cup.

By contrast, Spurs have been invincible on home turf under the management of Ryan Mason. Their victory against Wolves made it three consecutive victories at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with eight goals scored and just one conceded.

#2 Dele Alli enjoying his football once again

Dele Alli impressed against Wolves
Dele Alli impressed against Wolves

The last few years have not been the best for Dele Alli, a player who was once tipped for greatness, but stagnated under the management of Jose Mourinho.

The two-time PFA Young Player of the Year found himself frozen from first-team football. There were strong indications that he was on his way out of Tottenham, with PSG mooted as a possible destination.

However, Mourinho's departure has given the 25-year-old a new lease of life and Ryan Mason has offered Alli an opportunity to rediscover his best form.

The game against Wolves was his third consecutive league start and he gave a good showing in the hole behind the front three of Bale, Kane and Son.

Having struggled to get into the match in the first half, Alli was the catalyst for Tottenham's dominance in the second half.

With Gareth Southgate watching from the stands, Alli had an outing that might earn him an outside chance of making the Three Lions' squad for the European Championship.

#1 Harry Kane looks favorite for the Golden Boot

Harry Kane scored his 22nd goal of the season
Harry Kane scored his 22nd goal of the season

Harry Kane's future at Tottenham might be up in the air but his appetite for goals and immense finishing cannot be doubted.

The England international started the season like a house on fire. But despite his campaign being hampered by recurring ankle problems, he is still among the forerunners for a maiden PFA Player of the Year award.

Harry Kane came into this game level with Mohamed Salah on 21 goals in the race for the Golden Boot. He quickly established his ambition when he hit the post with a shot from distance as early as the fifth minute.

Tottenham's lack of creativity saw Kane drop deep in a bid to try and influence proceedings but he remained a threat at the other end.

Coady cleared Kane's goal-bound header shortly before halftime but the Englishman was not to be denied moments later. He showed the full-range of his ability to put Tottenham ahead with practically the last kick of the first half.

That goal took him to 22 league goals for the season. He went one ahead of Mohamed Salah, who eventually leveled with Kane again with his goal against West Brom. However, with Kane's imperious form, he looks favorite to win the Premier League Golden Boot this season.

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