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Tottenham v Wycombe: 5 Spurs with something to prove

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Ben Davies of Tottenham Hotspur (L) , Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur (C) and Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur (R) shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion at White Hart Lane on January 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Ben Davies of Tottenham Hotspur (L) , Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur (C) and Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur (R) shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion at White Hart Lane on January 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /
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ENFIELD, ENGLAND – JANUARY 12: Vincent Janssen of Tottenham during a Tottenham Hotspur Training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on January 12, 2017 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
ENFIELD, ENGLAND – JANUARY 12: Vincent Janssen of Tottenham during a Tottenham Hotspur Training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on January 12, 2017 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /

2. Vincent Janssen

As much as I hate to keep writing this, Vincent Janssen still is yet to score in open play during his Tottenham career. I don’t care if he knocks one in off his backside, the Dutch striker just needs a goal any way he can get it today.

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Many Spurs fans have real doubts over whether or not Janssen has the talent to be a successful Premier League striker. I share their concerns. He just seems to lack the quick-twitch athleticism needed to flourish in England’s top-flight.

On the other hand, he can be an absolute pit bull in the penalty box. More than a few Premier League strikers have made a solid career out of being a physical nightmare for opposing defenders. If Janssen is going to succeed, that’s where he’ll have to earn his money.

Again, we’re past the point of looking for style points. I don’t care how Janssen finds the back of the net as long as it isn’t from a penalty. The lad needs a goal from open play desperately. This may be one of his last chances to get it this season.

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