What Kevin Danso said about 'fantastic' Tottenham teammate after 9/10 Everton performance

Tottenham Hotspur put three goals past Everton on Sunday evening but, even with that convincing scoreline, it was the defenders who earned the highest plaudits after the match.

Thomas Frank’s side continue their incredible unbeaten away form this season and now sit third in the Premier League. It’s been a smooth transition for the former Brentford manager, who took over from Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

He was helped to his ninth win of the season by an imperious Micky Van de Ven, the defender scoring two goals in the first half before Pape Matar Sarr put the game to bed late on.

Micky Van de Ven at the double against Everton

Van de Ven continues to improve his game in the Premier League, just over two years since he arrived at the club from VfL Wolfsburg. Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, the 24-year-old said: “Crazy! Two goals in a game. I’ve never scored two goals in a game. It’s an unbelievable feeling.

“Of course, it’s always difficult to play away from home but we showed some great mentality today. In the Premier League it’s going to be really tough so we need 100% of everyone from today. Today everyone showed great character, the strikers, the midfielders, the defenders, Vicario with some great saves. Top performance from us today.”

Van de Ven was being awarded the Player of the Match Award and was joined by defensive colleague Kevin Danso and the Austrian didn’t hesitate to praise his teammate. Danso said: “Really good work we put in today defensively and offensively, created a lot of chances and defended really well, thanks to this man we got two early goals.”

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Van de Ven was awarded a 9/10 for his performance by The Standard. The outlet said: “Magnificent captain’s performance as he led by example. Defended sensationally, some great line-breaking passes and dominated in the Everton box with two headed goals.”

The defender has now made 49 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur and is currently enjoying his richest vein of form to date. The Dutch international has five goals across all competitions this season and has captained the side on four occasions.

Van de Ven scored in the UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and netted his first ever Champions League goal against Bodo/Glimt last month. He was also on the scoresheet in the 3-0 win over West Ham.

Speaking about the player after the match, Thomas Franks said: "Micky was man of the match with two goals but don't forget Kevin Danso. Vicario was man of the match in Monaco but I thought he was more complete today. He gets in there where it hurts. Hopefully that can continue."

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