Against Villa, there was no conviction in what Tottenham were trying to do and that stems from a lack of confidence.

The former Wigan star’s eldest boy Tyler is a promising winger in the youth ranks at Gallagher Premiership leaders Bath and last week his youngest son Phoenix signed for Tottenham Hotspur.

However, adding better players around him can only improve things going forward for Son himself and the club. Real Madrid are reportedly planning to make a big bid for one of Tottenham Hotspur’s ...