(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed his side's patience and maturity after their persistent probing broke down a packed Qarabag defence to send them through to the Europa League knockout rounds on Thursday.
Harry Kane struck the only goal - his ninth in his last six games - in the 78th minute in Azerbaijan, when he nodded home from a Christian Eriksen corner to leave his side needing a point from their last game against Monaco to ensure they top Group J.
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