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Kane's brilliant free-kick in the eighth minute marked his 30th goal in all competitions this season, showcasing his importance to the team.
Tottenham interim boss Ryan Mason sought to allay concerns surrounding the future of Harry Kane following a disappointing 3-1 home defeat against Brentford.
Despite Kane's early goal, the visitors staged a comeback through Bryan Mbeumo's brace and Yoane Wissa's late strike, leaving Spurs to endure their 14th loss of a lackluster campaign.
Mason addressed the post-match wave from Kane, emphasizing that it was not a farewell gesture.
Kane's brilliant free-kick in the eighth minute marked his 30th goal in all competitions this season, showcasing his importance to the team.
However, Brentford's resilience led to a turnaround, denting Tottenham's hopes of securing European football for the upcoming season.
After the final home game in a disappointing campaign, the Tottenham players conducted a lap of honour in front of sparsely filled seats.
Kane, amid ongoing uncertainty regarding his future, waved to the remaining fans, a gesture that sparked speculation about a potential departure.
Mason promptly dismissed the notion of a farewell, highlighting that Kane has traditionally acknowledged the supporters at the end of each season.
"He waves at the crowd every season. I remember sitting here two years ago, and you guys were convinced he was leaving, saying the same thing," Mason recalled.
"It's the last home game of the season so he wants to show his appreciation to the support he's received and we've all received this season."
Tottenham's underwhelming performances and results have cast a shadow over their European ambitions for next season.
Failing to secure a European spot would be a fitting conclusion to a troubled campaign, which witnessed the departure of former manager Antonio Conte and highlighted issues within the squad.
Mason acknowledged the disappointment of witnessing many fans leave the stadium before the lap of honour, considering the team's struggles both on and off the pitch.
However, he expressed confidence in the fans' continued support and stressed the need for collective commitment and resilience moving forward.
As the club enters a new phase, Mason remained optimistic, recognizing that football fortunes can swiftly change.
"Of course. It is understandable because of how probably the second two-thirds of the season have gone on and off the pitch but ultimately, we know the fans will be there next season," he said.
"This club will keep moving forward and now is the time where we need to be stronger than ever and believe in what we're going to do, commit to it and have people that are committed to it.
"And I always say in football things can change very quickly and the energy can change quickly."
Tottenham's defeat to Brentford marks another setback in a challenging season, but with a new era on the horizon, the focus turns to rebuilding and rejuvenating the squad under a unified vision.
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