Frank used a 4-2-3-1 formation but, surprisingly, Lucas Bergvall was the most advanced midfielder. He pressed Burnley’s defence along with Richarlison and went on a couple of impressive driving runs with the ball. Throughout pre-season, Pape Matar Sarr tended to be the most advanced midfielder.

Richarlison scored twice to give Tottenham manager Thomas Frank a dream home debut with a 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday, while Sunderland shocked West Ham 3-0 on their return

Thomas Frank warned Tottenham must be cautious with Richarlison ’s fitness as he called for patience after the forward’s brace against Burnley. Richarlison led the line as Spurs began the Premier League season with a 3-0 win over the Clarets and scored the first two goals of the match.

Richarlison also played a part in Brennan Johnson's goal five minutes later which effectively sealed three points for Tottenham, against a hard-working Burnley side managed by former Spur Scott Parker and featuring another old boy, Kyle Walker, on his debut for the Clarets.

Frank says Spurs are supporting Tel and expects a huge reception for the 20-year-old in Saturday's Premier League opener against Burnley.

Tottenham are closing in on a deal for Eberechi Eze, talkSPORT understands. Spurs and Crystal Palace are negotiating a fee after Eze’s £68m release clause expired. The England international

Video highlights & recapBelow is the latest Thomas Frank reaction, speaking after his Premier League debut as Spurs boss. What did Thomas Frank say after beating Burnley in Spurs debut?"Perfect start or dream start we all know we need to follow up on it.

Thomas Frank toasted the perfect start to life at Tottenham in the Premier League after a 3-0 win over Burnley, but joked Richarlison already had their goal of the season. Frank’s managerial debut for Spurs on Wednesday almost ended with silverware, but Paris St Germain fought back from two down late on to clinch Super Cup success on penalties.

THOMAS FRANK’S decision to back Richarlison paid off instantly as the Brazilian hit a brilliant brace to batter Burnley. Richarlison’s clinical finish got the ball rolling in the first half before

Thomas Frank praises Richarlison and new signing Mohammed Kudus after winning his first Premier League game in charge of Spurs against newly promoted Burnley.