Frank used a 4-2-3-1 formation but, surprisingly, Lucas Bergvall was the most advanced midfielder. He pressed Burnley’s defence along with Richarlison and went on a couple of impressive driving runs with the ball. Throughout pre-season, Pape Matar Sarr tended to be the most advanced midfielder.

Mohammed Kudus provided both the assists for Richarlison's goals, wriggling into space each time and picking out the Brazilian perfectly. Pedro Porro combined nicely with Kudus and Spurs' best first-half moments came when the two worked it down the right wing and put crosses in.

Tottenham Hotspur produced a swift bounce back from the UEFA Super Cup defeat with a 3-0 win over Scott Parker’s team in their first Premier League fixture. A Richarlison brace, including a sensational overhead kick, and another from Brennan Johnson secured a big three points for Spurs.

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Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has endured a ‘rollercoaster’ summer after being linked with a move away from the club for months. The Argentina international was on Atletico Madrid’s list as a potential new centre-back for the upcoming season.

Pape Matar Sarr is once again set to play in the more advanced midfield role, with the deal for the 27-year-old unlikely to be done in time for the first game of the new season. That means just one change for the former Brentford manager, with Wilson Odobert coming in to replace Kevin Danso to allow Spurs to be a bit more attacking.

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