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 powerful 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.
“At first, proud of the win, proud of the clear sheet and joyful that we’re by means of to the following spherical. That was the purpose,” Frank mentioned.
“I feel the primary half was good. Managed the sport, created probabilities that we wished and wanted. I feel we might have scored extra objectives within the first half, truly.
“Bought some huge alternatives to Mathys Tel, Rodri [Bentancur] and some different conditions that have been harmful.
“Second half was extra disjointed. I feel we threw the ball away too simply. The stress was not prime but additionally reward to Doncaster. They got here very courageous, superb to stretch us.
“So, if the stress shouldn’t be good, they may made it troublesome, 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 (value 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 trustworthy. He performed striker towards West Ham, which I feel he did fairly effectively,” Frank mentioned of Tel.
“Labored very exhausting for him to reach in the fitting areas, which I feel he did. By way of efficiency, that was a step up.
“Then we are able to take a look at the top product to attain the aim, however the efficiency to reach within the field, I used to be very proud of. 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 feel it was a step up by way of efficiency.”
