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Alasdair Gold

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds: Bentancur, Kulusevski and Davies shine, Emerson and Dier poor

Hugo Lloris

Had to rush out to make a calm header after a poor pass back but was beaten low down on 10 minutes by Summerville's shot. Denied the Leeds attacker soon after from a one vs one opportunity. Should have done better with Rodrigo's volley before half-time as it seemed to go through him. Got a hand to the Leeds man's second goal as well and probably will have felt he should have done better then as well. 5

Eric Dier

An early wobble which put Lloris in trouble and then Summerville skipped between him and Emerson to easily to score. He then played Rodrigo on for Leeds' second goal. Another sub-par display from the England international. 4

Clement Lenglet

A solid enough afternoon before coming off on the hour mark for Sanchez. 6

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Ben Davies

Played a big part in a fine move, with various one-twos, which led to Emerson firing an early chance over the crossbar. Gave his everything in every tackle despite that imminent World Cup and it was his low shot that brought the second half leveller. 9

Emerson Royal

Two big early chances as Meslier saved one and then he blazed over the bar unmarked in the box after an excellent Spurs move which did not go down well with the fans. He did take the quick throw in the build-up to Davies' second half goal. His removal brought a big cheer from the crowd which was tough to watch. 4

Rodrigo Bentancur

Some sloppy passes in the first half but he roared Spurs back to life in the second half with his runs forward, first scoring with a chested down rifled effort and then hitting a second from Kulusevski's low pass. His fourth and fifth goals of the season and they're always important ones. 9

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

Ran himself into the ground again and picked up a big late whack but continued. Could have been stronger for Leeds' first goal. 7

Ivan Perisic

Another set piece delivery which led to the first equaliser but didn't offer as much going forward after that. 6

Dejan Kulusevski

Made a difference from the start, getting down the right and carving out opportunities for others, teeing up Emerson for an early chance. Had a first half chance when Kane put him through on goal with a quick throw but Meslier denied him. Then he grabbed an assist for the winner, with a great run into the box before teeing up Bentancur. A constant threat. 9

Harry Kane

Took his 25th minute goal really well, turning and firing home in the Leeds box. Then put Kulusevski through with a quick clever throw-in. Was involved in much of the good things Spurs did, including a lovely touch to put the Swede away for the winning goal. 8

Richarlison

Brought his usual energy back to the pitch and played one superb outside of the foot pass through to Kulusevski in the second half but the Swede fired wide. 6

Subs

Davinson Sanchez

Beaten easily by Sanchez for Leeds' third goal but he made up for it with some big tackles after that, playing high up the pitch and good forward passes to put Spurs into the final third. 6

Matt Doherty

Put in the dangerous cross that led to Spurs' third goal for Bentancur and gave Leeds something else to worry about down the right. 6

Yves Bissouma

Brought some drive to the midfield and it was his run that left to Adams' second yellow card. 6

Lucas Moura

Replaced Kulusevski for the final minutes. N/A

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