Tottenham finally secured their first win of the Premier League season with a hardfought 1-0 victory against Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.
However, Harry Kane's wait for a goal goes on.
The 22-year-old scored twice during the international break but he failed to carry the confidence that he would have gained for his efforts for England back to club level.
Mauricio Pochettino was keen for Kane to bring his form for the Three Lions into the north Londoners' front line but the striker came up short at the Stadium of Light.
Although Kane had several opportunities to break the deadlock the responsibility to do so ultimately fell to midfielder Ryan Mason, who slotted home past Costel Pantilimon late on.
The unflinching finishing ability that Kane exhibited in front ogf goal in England's top tier last season has stuttered.
While he ended moves with a ruthless efficiency last term, he has struggled to provide a finishing touch during the current campaign.
His afternoon was summed up when Nacer Chadli drifted a ball towards the back post and Kane peeled away from his marker only to produce an air shot that didn't threaten the Black Cats' goal.
Is a case of second season syndrome starting to set in? No goals from five games is anything but impressive.
Fans have had their say on the matter, but do they still have faith in Kane or are questions starting to be asked of the forward's ability? Is he now at risk of becoming a one season wonder?
Harry Kane goals for Spurs in 14/15: Harry Kane goals for Spurs in 15/16:
— bet365 (@bet365) September 13, 2015
Great chance for Harry Kane, would have scored that in an England shirt....
— Coral (@Coral) September 13, 2015
Harry Kane now over 8 hours without a league goal
— JB™ (@gunnerpunner) September 13, 2015
I still maintain my stance on Harry Kane. He can never be a one season wonder. The goals will definitely come
— KING OF FOLLOWBACK (@callmedonwase) September 13, 2015
Kane just needs 1 goal, I don't care how he gets it just get it, #COYS
— David Ambrose (@DAmbrose_COYS) September 13, 2015
RATINGS: How did Son Heung-min fare on his #THFC debut? http://t.co/xaw68YPRZ4 http://pic.twitter.com/T9f77UKUak
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) September 13, 2015
@hkane28 OMG SCORE A GOAL STOP TWEETING
— Ja'Crispy (@MrBLester) September 13, 2015
Horrible air shot from Harry Kane. Starting to think he might not be the greatest striker the world has ever seen.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 13, 2015
Harry Kane's numbers since his last Premier League goal: 393 minutes 11 shots 0 goals 0 assists Domestic drought. http://pic.twitter.com/6AuoaZpNKa
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 13, 2015
Another goalless game for Harry Kane....... #1SeasonWonder??
— Dawood Farrukh (@21_MDFSRB) September 13, 2015
Also, massive shout to Harry Kane for the worst centre forward performance I've seen at the SOL this season. (1/2)
— Lewis Nevins (@LewisNevins94) September 13, 2015
and I've had to endure Danny Graham a few times (2/2)
— Lewis Nevins (@LewisNevins94) September 13, 2015
ArticleTwitter reacts as Kane's eight hour drought for Tottenham goes onPremier LeagueTottenham HotspurHarry Kane
'8 hours without a Premier League goal': Twitter reacts as Harry Kane's drought for Tottenham goes onSon Heung-Min tells Tottenham fans the best is yet to come after 'amazing' debutTottenham's Ryan Mason to be assessed on Monday after suffering knee injury in match-winning momentSunderland 0 Tottenham 1: Ryan Mason on target as Spurs leave it late to record first win of the seasonPublishedImageMedium widthSunday, September 13, 2015 - 17:15Goal drought: Kane is yet to score for Spurs this seasonOnSource: http://ift.tt/1FH6Tcj
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