Tottenham player ratings: Lucas Bergvall looks a star in the making but Radu Dragusin endures another mixed display

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TOTTENHAM made it a hat-trick of Europa League wins thanks to Richarlison’s penalty against ten-man AZ Alkmaar.

The Brazilian converted from the spot on 53 minutes in an opening goal that eventually separated the sides.

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Richarlison won the game for Tottenham[/caption]

And the visitor’s night got even worse with five minutes to go when David Moller Wolfe was shown a second yellow.

Here is how Dan King rated Spurs’ players from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Fraser Forster – 7

Brilliant save and good rush from line in first half to stop Spurs falling behind. A spectator for most of the second half but made smart stop in last 20 minutes.

Archie Gray – 5

Unable to team up with fellow teenager Moore in first half to match threat from Tottenham’s other flank and struggled with pace of Ernest Poku.

Radu Dragusin – 5

Another mixed display. Good on the ball one moment, not so much the next. Sometimes looked strong, but then vulnerable, especially when Alkmaar ran at him.

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Radu Dragusin had another mixed display[/caption]

Ben Davies – 7

Tottenham’s Mr Dependable was their most convincing defender, thanks mainly to good positioning and calmness. Although even he showed signs of tension late on.

Destiny Udogie – 6

Did a bit of everything in the opening 45 minutes, although as usual his work in opposition half tended to be better. Less adventurous in the second half.

Rodrigo Bentancur – 6

After a commanding start, was unable to stop Alkmaar from gaining a first-half foothold. Apart from occasional lapses, maintained his authority better after the break.

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Mikey Moore enjoyed success on the left[/caption]

Mikey Moore – 7

Missed golden early chance and looked uncomfortable on right. Immediate, massive improvement when switched to left, running at defence and creating chances..

Lucas Bergvall – 8

Impressive display with everything but a goal. Full of running, composed, and found killer passes that should have become assists. But had to go off injured.

James Maddison – 7

Skipper for the night had some lovely moments without finding a decisive contribution – until he let Richarlison have the penalty.

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Timo Werner was hooked at half time[/caption]

Timo Werner – 5

Superb cross for Moore chance but woeful finish when played through by Bergvall told you everything about his confidence levels. Hooked at half time.

Richarlison – 6

Busy and committed in first half, but ball wasn’t sticking much. Really wanted to take the penalty and converting it should be a morale boost. Lasted just over an hour.