Jonathan Woodgate fears beating Man City in final won’t be enough for Harry Kane

Jonathan Woodgate reckons it has been too long since his winner at Wembley sealed Tottenham’s last trophy 13 years ago.

Woodgate’s extra-time header clinched a surprise League Cup victory over favourites Chelsea back in 2008 – but Spurs have won nothing since.

Now Bournemouth boss, the former Leeds, Newcastle and Real Madrid defender believes it’s abut time his old club put that right.

But Woodgate fears that even ending their trophy drought against Manchester City on Sunday might not be enough to convince Harry Kane to stay at the club.

Woodgate said: “They have to start winning trophies with the stadium they have built and the players they have got.

“They have got the best striker in England in Harry Kane. They need to start winning trophies for him.

“Sooner or later they're going to win a trophy. Would it be enough for Harry Kane? I’m not sure. They’ll need more investment for Harry Kane to stay, I’m sure of that.

“He’s been unbelievable again this season. I’d say Spurs need to invest to try to keep Harry Kane at the club.”

Woodgate’s Wembley winner was actually his first goal for Tottenham and came only four matches after he joined them in an £8m switch from Middlesbrough.

But the 41-year-old, who was man of the match that day, still believes it was only possible because Michael Dawson suffered a hamstring injury in the build-up.

He said: “It was down to Michael's misfortune really. I am sure he would have started.

“It's the only trophy I won so it's got to be one of my best moments as a player. My son’s got my medal, along with the man of the match trophy in his room.

“He’s got that in his bedroom. My shirt will probably be in a wardrobe somewhere, with all my other shirts. I don't have them on parade in my house.”

Spurs went into that final as underdogs against Chelsea, who finished that season 39 points ahead of them in the table, and will need to upset the odds again when they face a City side still chasing a Treble.

But Woodgate said: “You’ve got to be confident. City are an exceptional side. But I’m sure those Spurs players will be thinking they can win. You can’t write them off.”

The sacking of Jose Mourinho means Spurs go into the game with Woodgate’s former team-mate Ryan Mason in the dug-out as interim boss.

That’s a role Woodgate took on at Bournemouth before landing the job full time.

He said: “It’s important you stick to your beliefs. Get your players onside and have conversations with them. That’s key.

“I know he’s still a young guy but he’s been trusted with that job until the end of the season so he must be good at it. It’s an incredible opportunity for him.

“He's Spurs through and through so he's someone the fans can relate to also. I’m over the moon for him.”

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