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Louie Chandler

'Not winning' - Tottenham fans are not convinced by Antonio Conte's starting XI against Everton

Thursday night saw Antonio Conte's Tottenham reign get off to a winning start with a rocky 3-2 victory over Vitesse Arnhem in the Europa Conference League.

Despite the competition being low on Spurs' priorities, the Italian fielded a near full-strength side with Heung-min Son, Harry Kane and Lucas Moura all contributing to the three goals.

Whether it be with Juventus, Chelsea or Inter Milan, Conte has always enjoyed instant success as a manager, most recently winning Inter Milan's first Serie A title in 11 years.

A Premier League title will likely be too much to ask this term but he will no doubt be expecting his new side to adopt a win-at-all-costs attitude that has previously alluded them.

"For sure, when there is a winner, there is always great work behind from all - coaches, players, staff and all people who work for the club," Conte told his pre-match press conference.

"For sure, the club is an important part of this winner. Also because the final decision is always for the club and I consider the club very important to win at the end of the season."

Only Bryan Gil and Ryan Sessegnon missed out through injury so Conte had a strong squad to choose from.

The same line-up that started in midweek was also chosen to start in the north west, but not everyone was happy with it, particularly the continued presence of Ben Davies on the left-hand side of a back three.

Have your say on Antonio Conte's appointment in the short survey below.

Here is the best of the fan reaction from his latest selection:

Some Spurs fans are unconvinced by Antonio Conte's team selection for the game with Everton (Twitter)
Some Spurs fans are unconvinced by Antonio Conte's team selection for the game with Everton (Twitter)
Some Spurs fans are unconvinced by Antonio Conte's team selection for the game with Everton (Twitter)
Some Spurs fans are unconvinced by Antonio Conte's team selection for the game with Everton (Twitter)
Some Spurs fans are unconvinced by Antonio Conte's team selection for the game with Everton (Twitter)

@COYSJordan94 said: "That's us not winning the game then."

@Reeeeceee said: "Davies at left cb is definitely showing levy that we need another defender in January."

@AlexDeveySmith said: "I'll back the manager but not convinced the same defence that conceded twice to Vitesse is a good idea."

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