Tottenham have won the Barclays Asia Trophy after comfortably beating Premier League rivals Hull 3-0 at Beijing's Workers' Stadium.
A brace from captain Robbie Keane and a late Aaron Lennon strike secured the win in a game Spurs dominated for almost the full 90 minutes.
The performance will be especially pleasing for boss Harry Redknapp given the game was Tottenham's fourth in a week, while it capped impressive displays from his strike force following Jermain Defoe's winner against West Ham on Wednesday.
They took the lead in the 16th minute when a fine pass from Luka Modric found Keane and the Republic of Ireland captain unleashed a right-foot strike that was too much for Hull stopper Tony Warner.
Spurs added a second in the 68th minute after Defoe chased onto a ball from Tom Huddlestone inside the area and was brought down by Warner. The referee had no hesitation pointing to the spot and Keane stepped up to coolly fire home beyond Warner's left hand.
Spurs carved open the Hull defence two minutes before the end for their third as an unmarked Kyle Naughton crossed across the face of goal for the onrushing Lennon to fire home.
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As usual Chinbonda away with the fairies most of the time and Corluka not much better, should have got into double figures, Hull to get relegated they are truly shocking.
Spurs Supporter Since 1960
Great link up play with Modric and Keane. Need a Center back, Huddlestone just too slow
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