The mercurial performance at the back was a far cry from the gaffe-prone Spurs captain we’ve become accustomed to seeing
As Cristian Romero readied to receive a pass 10 yards from his goalline, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon sensed a mistake in the making.
The center-back’s posture was not ideal after he took a scoot backwards to collect, facing the left sideline as his opponents lustily converged.
He would only have half a second to settle a bouncing ball, shift his momentum, and find a passing lane in the rapidly closing seam between the England duo.
Easier said than done on most days, but this particular Wednesday was not most days.
First touch: ball settled.
Second touch: right foot shunting the ball to his left.
Third touch: left foot, ball coolly slotted to an awaiting Nahuel Molina.
Continue reading...Sources: The Guardian
