Tottenham have scored their first Premier League goal of the Thomas Frank era as they lead newly-promoted Burnley in their opening game.It took just 10 minutes for the deadlock to be broken in North

Pape Matar Sarr has stood out as something of a complete package in preseason. Especially in the absence of James Maddison, who has injured his knee, he could get more minutes off the striker as the most advanced midfielder because of his ability to offer output for this outfit in the final third.

After winning zero trophies for 17 years, Tottenham Hotspur so nearly lifted two pieces of silverware in just three months but PSG staged a late comeback and won the UEFA Super Cup in a penalty shootout.

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.

Paris Saint-Germain came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Tottenham Hotspur in penalties on Wednesday, but Spurs showed some real positives

Thomas Frank has been appointed as his successor, bringing with him an impressive résumé of winning promotion with Brentford and keeping them in the top flight four seasons in a row while steering them well clear of the relegation zone.

Then, Cundy decided to give Frank a new nickname for using set-pieces so effectively – “Thomas Pulis” – comparing him to former Stoke City boss Tony Pulis. Later in the show, when Jamie O’Hara argued against Cundy mocking Spurs’ throws, the latter replied: “The hypocrisy from you, right? Honestly!

Tottenham start fresh under Thomas Frank after Europa League triumph but injuries and transfer blows raise questions ahead of new Premier League season.

The move from Brentford to Tottenham represents a huge step up in the Danish coach's career, but he knows the scale of the challenge ahead

Thomas Frank had no concerns about Cristian Romero’s contract situation when he decided to make him Tottenham captain.Romero has entered the final two years of his deal at Spurs and was heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid at the end of last season,