Tottenham Hotspur were not deemed favourites heading into Sunday’s game against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton were unbeaten on their new home and have been doing well under David Moyes. So, Spurs were about to face a stiff challenge from the Merseysiders.

Thomas Frank expected a response from his boys after the defeat to Aston Villa and the goalless stalemate at AS Monaco, and he got one from his boys. Tottenham smashed Everton 3-0, with Micky van de Ven bagging a brace with two close-range headers in the first half. Pape Matar Sarr came off the bench and sealed the deal in the 89th minute, helping the north Londoners to continue their strong form away from home this season.

All the headlines were grabbed by Micky van de Ven, who skippered Spurs in the injury absence of Cristian Romero for the third game running. The Dutchman has been one of Tottenham’s most consistent performers this season and, after being named in Thomas Frank’s leadership group, has been trusted with the captain’s armband when Romero has not been on the pitch. He led the team from both back and front on Sunday- scoring a double and helping his...