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There was a brief ten-minute period of anxiety in the second half, but overall, Tottenham Hotspur’s performance in their Europa League Round of 16 second-leg clash against AZ Alkmaar could hardly have gone better.Heading into the match at a one-goal disadvantage from the first leg, Ange Postecoglou’s side knew they needed to deliver a statement performance to keep their European hopes alive. Anything less than overturning the deficit would have marked the end of their season on the continental stage.However, Spurs responded emphatically, producing a dominant display that, on another night, could have seen them win by an even greater margin. Their intensity from the opening whistle set the tone, and some outstanding individual performances across the pitch played a crucial role in securing the result. Among the standout names were Wilson Odobert and a teenage midfielder who could be on the verge of stardom.

Thomas Tuchel is preparing to make significant changes in his first England squad selection, with reports indicating that he has decided to hand Marcus Rashford a long-awaited recall to the national team. The 27-year-old forward, who has been in fine form since his loan move to Aston Villa, will return to the international fold after a year-long absence. However, his inclusion appears to come at the expense of Manchester City’s Jack Grealish, who has struggled to find his best form this season.Tuchel, who officially names his squad on Friday morning, will be making his first major decisions as England manager, and fans are eager to see how his selections will compare to those of his predecessor, Gareth Southgate. According to reports, Rashford’s return is just one of several changes, with Newcastle United’s Dan Burn and Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers also expected to receive their first senior call-ups following impressive domestic and European campaigns.