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Thomas Frank hailed Micky van de Ven for responding to his pre-season demand for more headed goals. Those goals gave Spurs a two-goal lead at the break and after what Frank described as a "dogfight" of a second half,
Thomas Frank 'doesn't fancy' Dominic Solanke and wants a potent new striker, with reports also claiming Tottenham are weighing up a move for a €100m-rated frontman.
According to Sky Sports, 19 per cent of all Premier League goals this season have been scored from corners. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Thomas Frank reaction: Spurs boss on Cristian Romero injury, blown lead, loss to Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank got a great start to Sunday's home Premier League match versus Aston Villa.
Spurs are the first side to come away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium with all three points and this was a 3-0 win built on the principles of Thomas Frank. For all their troubles at home, Spurs have the best away record in the Premier League.
Under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs were criticised for being too disorganised and cavalier, while the manager himself was repeatedly told to be more adaptable in his tactical approach. He refused to do so, at least in the league, and it cost him his job despite ending Tottenham’s 17-year wait for a trophy with that Europa League triumph.
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank admits there is work to be done on their offensive play and has played down expectations as he continues to try to implement his methods. A 3-0 win at Everton moved Spurs into third and they are probably ahead of schedule after the Dane took over in the summer.