Thomas Frank was delighted with the management that Tottenham confirmed within the first half of their 3-0 win over Doncaster Rovers within the EFL Cup third spherical.
Spurs scored twice in three first-half minutes throughout a robust begin, with Joao Palhinha netting with a surprising overhead kick earlier than Jay McGrath was his personal web.
Brennan Johnson then added some gloss to the scoreline deep in stoppage time, and Spurs will face holders Newcastle United within the subsequent spherical at St James’ Park.
Tottenham have now progressed from 18 of their final 19 EFL Cup ties towards sides from a decrease division, with the one exception coming in 2019-20 (overwhelmed on penalties by Colchester United).
Spurs completed the match with 1.6 anticipated objectives, producing 0.8 in a primary half that noticed them try 14 of their 18 photographs.
“Before everything, pleased with the win, pleased with the clear sheet and glad that we’re by means of to the subsequent spherical. That was the intention,” Frank mentioned.
“I believe the primary half was good. Managed the sport, created possibilities that we needed and wanted. I believe we might have scored extra objectives within the first half, really.
“Bought some large alternatives to Mathys Tel, Rodri [Bentancur] and some different conditions that have been harmful.
“Second half was extra disjointed. I believe we threw the ball away too simply. The strain was not high but in addition reward to Doncaster. They got here very courageous, excellent to stretch us.
“So, if the strain just isn’t excellent, they may made it tough, so reward to them as effectively.”
Tel was introduced in from the beginning towards Doncaster, making his fourth begin of the season since becoming a member of Spurs on a everlasting deal from Bayern Munich.
He managed two photographs within the match (price 0.2 xG) and tried the second-most duels (10) and aerial duels (six) amongst his team-mates, after Kevin Danso.
Regardless of him not getting on the scoresheet, Frank was impressed with Tel’s efficiency, although he’s hopeful the 20-year-old can discover his scoring contact quickly.
“I don’t suppose he has a nasty run, if I’m sincere. He performed striker towards West Ham, which I believe he did fairly effectively,” Frank mentioned of Tel.
“Labored very laborious for him to reach in the fitting areas, which I believe he did. When it comes to efficiency, that was a step up.
“Then we will have a look at the top product to attain the aim, however the efficiency to reach within the field, I used to be very pleased with. Simply shut with the primary ball from Brennan, prepared for the cutback.
“Second half, he received in there on two different good conditions and had a pleasant shot. I believe it was a step up when it comes to efficiency.”
