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5 Tottenham players that must step up against Sunderland

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Fabinho of AS Monaco tackles Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and AS Monaco FC at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Fabinho of AS Monaco tackles Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and AS Monaco FC at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Andrea Raggi of AS Monaco is held off by Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and AS Monaco FC at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Andrea Raggi of AS Monaco is held off by Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and AS Monaco FC at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

2. Vincent Janssen

As you’ll recall, I’m a firm believer that Harry Kane needs a rest on Sunday. If he does start the match on the bench, it means that Vincent Janssen will get the start at striker.

If the Dutchman does get his big chance, he needs to make something happen. I’m not saying he needs to score a goal or provide an assist, but of course that’d be my preference.

What he really needs to do is prove that he can be a focal point for the Spurs attack. He’s shown a real ability to play with his back to goal, and that skill could be very useful. I’d like to see him play high up the pitch, and hold the ball up for the rest of the club’s attackers.

Janssen doesn’t need to play a starring role against Sunderland, he just needs to look the part of a legitimate Premier League centre forward. If he does that job, it’ll likely equal a win for his club and valuable rest for Harry Kane.

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