Here are our first half player ratings after Tottenham started a young side against Auckland in New Zealand on Sunday
A young Tottenham team captained by Archie Gray started against Auckland FC on Sunday and here are our first half Spurs player ratings.
After it took Spurs almost 30 hours to fly across to the other side of the world for their first tour to New Zealand in more than 50 years, Roberto De Zerbi kept his stars in reserve, with some having just returned from their post-World Cup rest.
Tottenham will take on Sydney FC and Chelsea on Wednesday and Saturday respectively in Australia with further opportunities for the senior players to up their minutes.
That meant some exciting youngsters got the chance to face Auckland, including 17-year-old talent Luca Williams-Barnett in the number 10 role, Mikey Moore, Jamie Donley and Dane Scarlett with Archie Gray captaining the side while Kota Takai got a start in central defence.
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Spurs opened the scoring 12 minutes in when a terrific curling pass from Archie Gray found Manor Solomon's run into the Auckland box. Although his initial shot was saved, Dane Scarlett was on hand to slam home the rebound for what proved to be the only goal of the first half.
Here are our first half Tottenham player ratings:
Brandon Austin
Made a good early low save from Normann and a brave stop to deny Cosgrove lae in the half. Was comfortable in whatever else came his way. 8
Tye Hall
Solid enough for a midfielder playing a left-back and made a good block to stop a late cross in the half. 7
Malachi Hardy
Wasn't troubled too much by the Kiwi side's attackers. 6
Kota Takai
A composed first half from the Japan international and sorted out a tricky defensive situation 16 minutes in. 7
Rio Kyerematen
Like Hall did well enough as a midfielder in a full-back role. 6
Jamie Donley
Played a beautiful crossfield pass into the path of Moore midway through the first half. Curled an effort wide not long after. Kept things ticking over in the middle of the pitch and tried to get forward with Gray covering. 8
Archie Gray
Captain of the young team and made an early run that got the crowd going. Curled in a great ball for Solomon which led to the opening goal. Led the young side well. 8
Manor Solomon
Chipped in a good cross from Williams-Barnet early on and it was his saved shot that led to the opener. Had a couple of moments he should have done better with as the half wore on. 6
Luca Williams-Barnett
Looked bright from the start and headed an early chance wide. Was busy in and around the box and had further efforts blocked. Worked hard. 7
Mikey Moore
Floated in off the right but struggled to make inroads for much of the half other than the other dribble past a man. 6
Dane Scarlett