Jan Vertonghen says Tottenham have the players to cope without Harry Kane as they prepare for several weeks without their star striker.

Kane suffered an injury to his left hamstring in the process of scoring a disallowed goal in the disappointing 1-0 defeat at Southampton on New Year's Day and the club are still waiting to find out the extent of the problem.

The England captain immediately limped off after the incident and left St Mary's on crutches.

"That's two in three games in the league, so from a defender's point of view, that's really pleasing.

"I think you can see the whole team defending together – the lads up front and the midfield boys – there's an unbelievable work rate and no one wants to concede.

"I think you can see a real togetherness and will to win. Hopefully we can continue this."