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Alasdair Gold

Tottenham vs Motherwell first half ratings: Kulusevski, Doherty and Gil score as Spence shines

Brandon Austin

Made one comfortable save before almost seeing a clearance rebound into his own net off Shields. 6

Japhet Tanganga

Didn't have too much to do but helped Spurs keep the visitors out at the back. 7

Davinson Sanchez

The experienced head in the back line and he marshalled much of the play when it came his way. 7

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Charlie Sayers

Played a couple of well measured crossfield passes to Spence early in the game and made a good interception 37 minutes in to stop a Motherwell attack. A very composed performance from the young defender. 8

Djed Spence

Showed some lovely footwork in getting high up down the right-hand side and put in a couple of dangerous early crosses. Linked up well with Kulusevski on a few occasions and the Swede sent him clear midway through the half only for the goalkeeper to deny him. He teed up Kulusevski for a chance before the half hour mark and sent a header across the box that White couldn't quite reach. An eye-catching first half from the 22-year-old. 8

Yves Bissouma

A very bright half with some pinpoint passing and quick feet on the ball. Played his part in Spurs' second goal with a well-weighted ball to Kulusevski and then touching on the return pass to Gil. 8

Oliver Skipp

Kept the ball ticking over in the middle and was a tough presence whenever Motherwell got possession, ensuring they didn't have it for long. 7

Matt Doherty

Over on the left in Sessegnon and Perisic's absence. Picked out Spence with a pinpoint deep cross early in the half before getting on the scoresheet with a low shot after cutting inside from the touchline. 8

Dejan Kulusevski

Looked sharp from the off and had a goal just two minutes in when he picked up a loose ball and fired in a low shot past the goalkeeper. He covered plenty of ground and put Spence through for a big chance between Spurs' first two goals in the first half. He was also involved in the build-up to Doherty's goal before teeing up Gil for Tottenham's third goal before the break. 9

Harvey White

Played as a false nine and he worked hard in both halves. He played a terrific pass into the path of Kulusevski to set up Gil for Spurs' third goal. 8

Bryan Gil

A busy presence and was involved in all three goals. His pressing forced the loose pass for Kulusevski's opening goal. He then played in Doherty for the second goal and had a curling shot from the edge of the box tipped over by the Motherwell keeper. He then got a deserved goal himself when he fired home from Kulusevski's pull back before the break. 8

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