Harry Kane will be fit for Tottenham's game with Brighton this evening despite concerns over a potential knock, according to former captain Graham Roberts.

The striker played 90 minutes in Saturday's defeat at Manchester United but was seen hobbling when he left the Old Trafford turf.

What happened against Manchester United?

In terms of Champions League qualification, it was a six-pointer, with both teams in desperate need of a victory to keep in touch with fourth place Arsenal.

But for Spurs, it only ended up extending their recent run of following up a victory with a defeat, with the run currently at seven matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo's early wonder strike put the Red Devils ahead, although Antonio Conte's side responded when Dejan Kulusevski won a penalty that Kane thumped into the corner.

Spurs' joy was short-lived, though, as Ronaldo tapped home Jadon Sancho's cross moments later to put United back ahead.

Tottenham did equalise for a second time when Harry Maguire turned Sergio Reguilon's cross into his own net, but the game belonged to Ronaldo after he headed home the winner to complete his hat-trick late on.

The evening could have gone from bad to worse had Kane got badly injured, although Roberts wasn't too concerned about the England captain's condition.

What did Roberts say about Kane?

When asked whether Kane might be an injury doubt ahead of tonight's clash on the South Coast, Roberts told GIVEMESPORT: "I think Harry is a bit sore, maybe. He's had a few knocks, but I'm sure he'll be ok for Brighton."

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Is Brighton a must-win game for Tottenham?

With Conte's side trailing their North London rivals by six points, they simply must beat Brighton if they want any chance of playing in the Champions League next season.

The Gunners are hosting Liverpool tonight, so Tottenham will be hoping for a three-point swing in their favour which could ignite their top four hopes.

Spurs' away form has been good of late, with four victories from their seven Premier League away games in 2022, while they'll be hoping their run of winning and then losing will continue following the defeat at United.

Furthermore, they're up against a Brighton side on their worst run of form this season, so there's no reason why Tottenham can't go to the Amex Stadium and collect the necessary result, especially if the likes of Hugo Lloris, Heung Min Son and Kane responds to Conte's call and lead from the front.