Michael Cox: How Erik Lamela perfectly demonstrated his big improvements at Stoke

Tottenham’s 4-0 thrashing of Stoke on Monday evening was one of the Premier League’s outstanding team performances this season, a display packed with sensational contributions from a variety of attackers.

Harry Kane and Dele Alli managed two goals apiece, while Mousa Dembele drove forward from a deep-lying midfield position, Christian Eriksen drifted inside dangerously, and both full-backs flew forward relentlessly. Man of the match could have been awarded to half a dozen players.

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