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Tottenham player ratings vs Vitesse: Lloris the hero after Son, Lucas Moura and Harry Kane shine in attack

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Antonio Conte’s tenure at Tottenham begin with a wild 3-2 win over Vitesse in the Europa Conference League.

Spurs raced into a 3-0 lead through Heung-min Son, Lucas Moura and a Jacob Rasmussen own goal but Vitesse scored twice before half-time, Rasmussen making amends and Matus Bero capitalising on poor defending.

There were three sendings off after the interval, with Tottenham’s Cristian Romero and Vitesse captain Danilho Doekhi both shown two yellow cards. Goalkeeper Markus Schubert then received a straight red card for handling Emerson Royal’s effort outside the box.

Dan Kilpatrick was in North London to run the rule over the Spurs players...

Hugo Lloris - 8

Well beaten for both Vitesse goals but made spectacular flying saves to deny Sondre Tronstad, substitute Lois Openda and Riechedly Bazoer.

Cristian Romero - 4

Sent off for two reckless challenges as his ultra-aggressive style cost his team. To be honest, it’s been coming.

Eric Dier - 6

Beaten to the ball by Rasmussen for Vitesse’s first goal in an unconvincing first-half display at the centre of the back three. Deserves credit as Spurs held firm after Romero’s red card.

Ben Davies - 6

Fortunate not to give away a penalty in the opening minutes for a trip on Bazoer. Surprisingly adventurous early on and found himself the furthest player forward in the build-up to the third goal and should have scored.

Emerson Royal - 7

Looked happier as a wing-back and got into dangerous areas, including for Schubert’s red card. You wonder if has the pace to be as effective in the Premier League, though.

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(REUTERS)

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 7

Involved in the build-up to the first goal with a fine piece of play and solid in the middle of the park. Occasionally loose with his more adventurous passes.

Oliver Skipp - 7

Immediately looked more confident on the ball, producing some nice moments in the first half. Long-term, Conte will surely want a more creative midfield two.

Sergio Reguilon - 7

Enjoyed the freedom of playing wing-back, where his pace should be an asset. Created chances, including an early opportunity for Son.

Lucas Moura - 7

Took his goal calmly after an excellent one-two with Kane but lost possession in dangerous area for Vitesse’s second goal. Added an element of exciting chaos at No10 but is he polished enough to play there every week?

Heung-min Son - 8

Scored the first goal under Conte, just as he did for Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo. Also struck the post and had an effort cleared by the last defender in a menacing first-half display.

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(Action Images via Reuters)

Harry Kane - 7

A brilliant assist for Lucas’ goal and a less brilliant one for Rasmussen’s own goal as he returned to life. Still looked clunky though and feels like he needs a goal of his own.

Substitutes

Tanguy Ndombele (Son, 72’) - 7

Put himself about and created a great late chance for Lo Celso with some lovely play.

Davinson Sanchez (Lucas, 72’) - 6

Immediately took a boot to the head and played the final 15 minutes with a Terry Butcher-style bandage.

Harry Winks (Skipp, 72’) - 7

Influential in Schubert’s red card after releasing Romero with a fine pass. Looked more confident on the ball than under Nuno.

Giovani Lo Celso (Hojbjerg, 87’) - 6

Should have scored but missed a golden late chance when his effort was tipped wide.

Not used: Gollini, Austin, Doherty, Rodon, Dele, Bergwijn, Tanganga, Scarlett.

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