Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Football London
Football London
Sport
Lee Wilmot

The surprising Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Bryan Gil moment in Tottenham Champions League win

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is fast becoming a firm fans' favourite at Tottenham. Important goals will only serve to enhance his reputation at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - like the one he scored on Tuesday night.

The Dane fired home in the 96th minute of the Champions League contest at the Velodrome in Marseille to secure all three points and confirm Spurs' place at the top of Group D and safe passage into the last 16 of Europe's premier competition.

Hojbjerg is one of Antonio Conte's trusted steeds, much like he was for Nuno Espirito Santo and Jose Mourinho before him. He works his socks off in the middle of the park, but is often responsible for getting Spurs on the front foot too, alongside Rodrigo Bentancur.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.