Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham win over Borussia Dortmund worth 'more than three points'

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Jack Rosser @JackRosser_13 September 2017

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has said his side’s 3-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund means far more than just three points.

A goal from Heung-min Son and a brace from Harry Kane saw Spurs claim only their second win at Wembley Stadium in 12 visits.

With holders Real Madrid expected to top Group H, comfortably winning 4-0 away at APOEL on Wednesday, Pochettino is delighted at the positive effects mentally such a result will have on his players.

“I think it was massive, massive, to start that way with three points today," he told reporters.

“I think it means more than three points it was a difficult display because many things happened around the team, but I think it was so important to get the three points against a fantastic team like Borussia Dortmund that have unbelievable players.

“It is massive for our confidence, it is massive to help engage everyone. We need time to improve we need time to learn and be better.

“We are only early in the season but we are happy. It is true that the game was so tough, they dominated and it was a tough first half for us, but I think in the second half we increased our level and then the game was under control.

“I think it was a tough game and it is an important win when you do not dominate the opening to show different strengths in the team.”

Spurs, who were drawn in the perceived ‘group of death’, will travel to face APOEL Nicosia for their second group stage game.

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