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.
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And, as highlighted by the strike against the French side, he has added goals to his game too, with four to his name already this season.
He often plays every minute of every game, such is his importance in the middle of the park. And his dedication to the cause is what has made him so popular in the eyes of the Tottenham supporters.
That was no more in evidence than in the 96th minute against Marseille on Tuesday night. With Ben Davies winning the ball midway inside his own half and finding Harry Kane, the break was on. But all Spurs needed to do was keep hold of the ball - a draw was enough to progress.
That was not on Hojbjerg's mind though as he sprinted through the middle - having already played a tired 95 minutes - to give Kane the option for pass before running through, holding off the only defender back and scoring off the inside of the post.
What made it all the more impressive, however, is that the Dane not only sprinted at the end of a tiresome match, he did so outrunning Bryan Gil - known for his pace and trickery on the ball - who had only been on the pitch for two minutes. Gil could have been on for his first goal in Spurs colours, but instead it was Hojbjerg who showed the desire to beat the clock and win the game and thus securing top spot in the table.
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