Tottenham player ratings from 3-0 win vs Doncaster with an unconventional 8/10 star

The full-time whistle has blown between Tottenham Hotspur and Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup third round, and the player ratings are in.

Tottenham player ratings vs Doncaster Rovers

Antonin Kinsky – Despite Doncaster’s greater attacking intent after the restart, they rarely troubled him. The one clear effort on target came in the first half, which he saved well. 7.

Pedro Porro – Continued where he left off in the first half, sticking diligently to his defensive duties and blocking crosses to limit Doncaster’s threat 7.

Joao Palhinha – His acrobatic first-half finish stole the headlines, but he was just as commanding in his own box after the break, dealing calmly with Doncaster’s aerial deliveries. Had to play an unconventional role as a makeshift centre-back for the evening, but did so with great consistency. 8.

Kevin Danso – Faced more pressure in the second period and had to make several recovery runs. Rose to the challenge and capped a strong first start of the season with a clean sheet in this cup tie. 8.

Djed Spence – Asked to defend more as Doncaster pushed forward. Strong in his one-on-one duels and reliable down his flank. He featured for 75 minutes before Udogie replaced him. 7.

Archie Gray – Looked lively throughout and thrived in a more advanced role as an eight. Showed composure on the ball and real attacking promise, making several well-timed third-man runs into the box. A very good display from the youngster. 7.5.

Rodrigo Bentancur – With Doncaster pushing wider in the second half, he covered plenty of ground, often drifting out to assist Spence defensively. A tireless shift in midfield. 8.

Xavi Simons – After a mixed first half, he was given an extra fifteen minutes but struggled to influence proceedings before being replaced by Bergvall. 6.

Wilson Odobert – Direct and positive throughout, his cross forced McGrath into an own goal. Withdrawn after the hour for Richarlison. 7.

Mathys Tel – Shifted out to the left after Richarlison’s introduction. Still failed to make an impact in front of the goal and again could not connect with a Johnson cross. 6.

Brennan Johnson – Lively in the early stages before fading as the tie wore on. Still produced a few bursts in behind after the break and delivered two dangerous crosses that Tel and Richarlison both failed to finish. The Welshman eventually got his reward, rounding off the win with Spurs’ third goal. 8.5.

Substitutes

Lucas Bergvall – Came on for Simons and slotted into the number ten role. Almost had an opening after a fine ball from Gray, but could not make the connection he wanted. Worked tirelessly right to the final whistle and capped his cameo by providing the assist for Tottenham’s third. 7.5.

Richarlison – Replaced Odobert and went straight into the centre-forward role. Had a decent chance to make it three after Johnson whipped in another dangerous cross, but failed to get a clean strike away. 6.

Destiny Udogie – Came on for Spence in the final fifteen minutes of this cup tie. N/A

Luca Williams-Barnett – It was a debut appearance for one of Tottenham’s own as 16-year-old Williams-Barnett replaced Mathys Tel in the 87th minute of the tie. N/A.