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Joe Doyle

'He's in our strongest XI' - Spurs fans are loving Erik Lamela's form after Red Star performance

Erik Lamela has sometimes divided opinion among Spurs fans, but the Argentina international was getting universal acclaim after his role in the 5-0 thrashing of Red Star Belgrade.

The winger grabbed a goal and set up another two as Mauricio Pochettino's side made quick work of the Champions League group stage clash against the Serbian side.

The 27-year-old was making his 200th appearance for Spurs in the game in north London, and played a starring role with Spurs fans quick to dole out the praise.

Lamela's corner in the opening stages was glanced home by Harry Kane to give Spurs the perfect start to the match.

Pochettino's pride in Harry Kane

And after running beyond the defence, the Argentina star cut back onto his left foot to deliver a perfect cross for Son Heung-min to make it 2-0 after just 15 minutes.

With Son adding another before half-time, Lamela added a level of gloss to the scoreline in the second half.

Serge Aurier romped forward down the right before finding Lamela in space in the centre of the area. The winger took a touch before turning and firing home with a powerful effort.

And the Spurs fans are loving what they have seen from the attacker in recent weeks.

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