On the counter attack, Beto got his first touch right but could not beat Vicario. Another nice foray into the Spurs end needed a good block by Van de Ven. Everton were pushing for an equalizer and when Ndiaye delivered a lovely cross, van de Ven was there again to deny Beto.

Everton manager David Moyes is keen to bring in a new striker in January and a Tottenham star would JUMP at the opportunity to make the switch to Merseyside

Everton toiled in the pouring rain but couldn't stop Spurs from becoming the first side to register three points in the league at the Hill Dickinson.

But Thomas Frank may be disappointed with Xavi Simons, who has failed to produce for the most part, after a £52million move to Tottenham from RB Leipzig earlier in the season.

Former Tottenham and Manchester United scout Mick Brown said the Brazilian forward could leave Spurs if he finds the right opportunity. Newcastle exposed his inconsistency in the Carabao Cup defeat, especially when Dominic Solanke missed the game.

Van de Ven’s second goal, which arrived in first-half stoppage time, was even sweeter. The Netherlands international lurked at the back post unmarked. He then ran behind Jake O’Brien along the goal line and darted in front of Jordan Pickford to connect with Pedro Porro’s curling ball.

Tottenham and Manchester United are closely monitoring 23-year-old England centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, who Everton do not want to sell and value at around £70m. (Caught Offside) Meanwhile, Spurs will go head to head with Chelsea to sign Porto's 21-year-old Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa,

Everton and Tottenham Hotspur meet at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday in a Premier League fixture that carries plenty of intrigue, and with both sides eager to set the tone for the weeks ahead. The visitors boast the strongest away record in the Premier League so far,

Thomas Frank will have the full backing of the Tottenham board in the transfer window, and David Ornstein believes an Everton star would be a 'dream' addition.