CM: Eric Dier – 8/10
Sometimes looked uncomfortable when he had the ball in tight spaces, particularly in the final third, but was outstanding on the defensive cover and made one very crucial block from Lens.
CM: Ryan Mason – 7/10
My notes on the England midfielder were ripped up 10 minutes from time when he came up with the winning goal. He had previously been a bit pedestrian with the ball, too content to play it sideways, but his run into the box and smart finish decided the game. Unfortunately stretchered off just after.
AMC: Dele Alli – 7/10
Making his first Premier League start after a couple of substitute appearances, the teenager put himself about and did not shirk any challenges. He also showed a willingness to run beyond Kane.
AMR: Son Heung-Min – 5/10
The £22m signing, as BBC Sport reports, displayed some nice touches in the opening 15 minutes, but did not have as much as an impact as he would have liked on his Premier League bow. Confidence will come.
AML: Nacer Chadli – 6/10
Did not do enough to try to force his side into the lead apart from one skilful run and cross from the left byline. After Mason’s goal, he had several chances to score and really should have made the points safe.
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