Tottenham Hotspur sensationally ended a five-match winless streak with a 5-0 win first division Southampton defeat at St Mary's last night.
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou made 5 changes from the 2-2 draw against Rangers in the european league and was immediately rewarded with a goal in the 1st minute.
Postecoglou gave Spence his first Premier League start at right back and he made an instant impression, providing an assist for James Maddison after just 36 seconds.
The 24-year-old also played an important role in setting up the second goal. He moved to left back after Destiny Udogie's injury and was also heavily involved in the fifth goal.
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Pedro Porro has been Postecoglou's go-to man in the right back position this season. The Spaniard has rarely rested, but the Australian made a shrewd change yesterday.
Spence was chosen in place of the Spaniard at right back and made a statement with his performance. He was forced to change positions after Udogie's early injury, but adapted well.
The former Middlesbrough player completed 95% of his passes against the Saints, according to Photomob. He also won 100% of his innings and 6 of 9 duels played in his 77 minutes of exhibition.
Spence was not dribbled on any occasion. His substitution towards the end suggests he could start against manchester united in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals in midweek.
The 24-year-old put in a fantastic performance against the Saints and could get another run at left-back on Thursday night with Udogie doubtful for the match with a quadriceps injury.
Spurs ended their woeful winless run against St Mary's. They were big favorites to win, but the first half performance with 5 goals should instill a lot of confidence within the group.
Tottenham are trying to catch up in the champions league race due to their inconsistency, but looking on the bright side, they are currently just 5 points behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest.
