See Who Mourinho Single Out In Tottenham’s Dramatic UCL Win

Jose Mourinho singled out a ball boy for his exceptional impact in helping Tottenham come from behind to defeat Olympiacos 4-2 as they cruise into Champions League round of 16.

Spurs trailed 2-0 after 19 minutes but Kane scored twice, with Alli and Serge Aurier also netting as they reached the knockout stages in Mourinho’s first home game.

The turnaround was helped, as the former Manchester United boss was quick to point out afterwards, by a quick-thinking ball boy.

With the match level at 2-2 and Olympiakos attempting to regroup as the ball drifted out of play, the youngster quickly launched a ball to Serge Aurier, whose throw-in down the wing found Lucas Moura and the Brazilian picked out Kane for the equaliser.

“I love intelligent ball boys like I was. I was a brilliant ball boy as a kid,” Mourinho told BT Sport. “And this kid today was brilliant. He reads the game, understands the game and made an important assist.

“He’s not there just to look to the stands, lights or scarves. He’s living the game and playing it very well.”

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The Portuguese – who has won both games as Spurs boss so far – sought out the ball boy after the goal celebrations to shake his hand and give him a hug.

Mourinho told BBC Radio 5 Live: “I tried to invite him into the dressing room after the game to celebrate with the team but he’d slipped away.”