It is hard to imagine how this could have gone any better for Thomas Frank. In front of an exuberant home crowd still basking in ending their long wait for a trophy, a breathtaking bicycle kick from a rejuvenated Richarlison sealed a convincing victory in the Dane’s first Premier League match in charge of Tottenham.
The new £55m signing Mohammed Kudus was also outstanding as he set up both of the Brazilian’s goals before Brennan Johnson rounded things off against a Burnley side that proved a tough nut to crack. After conceding the opener to Richarlison – who was a bit-part player under Ange Postecoglou last season and had been linked with a move away this summer – in the 10th minute, Scott Parker’s side had their chances against a Spurs defence that creaked at times. They ultimately paid the price of their profligacy but will be encouraged by this display.
