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Dominic Solanke honoured to be Tottenham captain but admits he wanted a hat-trick

Dominic Solanke has admitted he could have scored a hat-trick for Tottenham against Man United, but also revealed that he will remember one ‘great moment’…

By Bharad Thirumalai · Spurs web

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Dominic Solanke expressed pride at captaining Tottenham at Old Trafford while admitting he missed chances for a hat-trick.
Solanke scored a stoppage-time equalizer from Sandro Tonali's cross to earn Tottenham a draw against Manchester United.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi named Solanke captain as a reward for overcoming recent injury difficulties.

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Dominic Solanke reflected on captaining Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester United at Old Trafford, calling it a memorable honor while admitting he missed opportunities for a hat-trick. The striker scored a stoppage-time equalizer from a Sandro Tonali cross to secure a draw after missing several earlier chances during the match.

Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi awarded Solanke the captain's armband in recognition of his perseverance through recent injury struggles. Solanke highlighted that securing the late point provides positive momentum for the team following a difficult stretch.

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