Thomas Frank rued attacking shortcomings but defended the sale of Brennan Johnson after Tottenham were held to a draw by Sunderland that produced more boos from supporters at the full-time whistle. Having taken the lead in the first half through Ben Davies, Spurs had chances to go further ahead before being pegged back by Brian Brobbey’s 80th-minute equaliser when the visitors looked the more likely to go on to win it.
An injury to Mohammed Kudus, who was forced off before the 20th minute with a muscle problem, comes after Frank’s forward options were weakened by the sale of Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35m. Without the suspended Xavi Simons, serving the last of his three-match ban, they lacked, in Frank’s words, “a cutting edge”.
