Ange Postecoglou makes Richarlison vow and explains Mathys Tel and Brennan Johnson's key roles

Ange Postecoglou has made it clear that Richarlison is set to get game time for Tottenham in the next couple of Premier League fixtures and explained how important Dominic Solanke, Mathys Tel and Brennan Johnson were to the win in Frankfurt.

proved to be the matchwinner in Germany with a calmly-taken penalty before half-time - his first goal since January 4 before his knee injury lay-off - and the England international put in a trademark all-action display to constantly hassle and harass the Frankfurt defence throughout.

Alongside him, and played their part in pinning their hosts back while also showing plenty of discipline in helping Tottenham keep the clean sheet.

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was full of praise for Solanke and the two wide men, while making it clear that turn is coming.

"I know Dom is a striker and when they don’t score people will focus on that but he’s such an important part of the way we play. Our back four/five were outstanding but our front three were so disciplined also in their defensive work on Thursday," said the Spurs boss.

"Dom and the two wingers had important jobs for us from a defensive point of view. You ask them to do such a massive physical load and then they still have to produce when the ball gets up to them in an attacking sense. And maybe in other teams… if you look at Frankfurt, they don’t ask that of [Hugo] Ekitike. When he gets the ball he feels fresh and he can run at people.

"Dom usually receives the ball when he’s done four or five sprints closing people down so you factor that into it, but we feel as a team that gives us a better chance of success. I was delighted for him. He took his penalty really well. Don’t underestimate the pressure he was under in that moment, taking a penalty away in Europe knowing how significant it is, right in front of the most vocal part of their fanbase.

"It shows the measure of the guy. He didn't miss a beat. Important goal for us, important player for us, and we missed him when he was out, and when he was out Richy was out and that was a big hole in our team. Richy is another one who is going to get some game time in the next couple of games because he's looking really good in training, but Dom’s been super important."