Kane: League Cup final defeat, 'the worst feeling in the world'

The Spurs striker deflected John Terry's strike into his own goal during Sunday's showpiece at Wembley, and admits that he was left heartbroken by the 2-0 loss

Harry Kane has admitted Tottenham's loss to fierce rivals Chelsea in the League Cup final was "the worst feeling in the world".

The Spurs striker provided the final touch on John Terry's opener at Wembley, as the ball deflected off him into his own net - though he was spared the dishonour of an own goal, as the Chelsea defender's initial shot was on target.

Kyle Walker was not so lucky, however, as Diego Costa's strike from an acute angle struck the full-back and beat goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

Kane says that Chelsea were lucky with both of their goals, but admits that their good fortune did little to dull the pain of defeat in Spurs' first cup final since 2008.

"It's the worst feeling in the world losing, and losing in a final on the big stage even worse," Kane told SpursTV.

"When you see Chelsea lift that trophy at the end it gives you that fire in your belly.

"It's disappointing - the lads gave it everything and I thought we played well.

"In these big games you don't always get the luck you need and I felt Chelsea did with a couple of deflected goals which on another day wouldn't go in."

Kane revealed, however, that manager Mauricio Pochettino was proud of his charges after their run to the final during his first season in charge at White Hart Lane.

"Just to be proud of ourselves," Kane replied when asked what Pochettino had said at full-time. "We've come a long way. It's a very young team with a new manager. To be in a final in the first season is great."