Spurs were able to rally from 2-0 down against Bournemouth, in large part because of their ability to introduce senior players off the bench

Bergvall was excellent after replacing Yves Bissouma at half-time, finally adding fight and an element of control to Spurs’ frantic, wide-open midfield. He nearly halved the deficit with a long-range strike that came back of the post moments before Sarr’s goal.

Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has shown his importance in recent weeks after a two-and-a-half-month absence, but felt the frustration of Tottenham’s travelling support on Thursday when he seemed to urge the fans to lift their spirits and was met with anger.