Cook really sizzling

LEWIS COOK may have made a mistake for Tottenham’s third goal but that should not take away from what was a brilliant performance. Such was his maturity in midfield against Victor Wanyama and Mousa Dembele that it is hard to believe he has just turned 21. He has been on my radar since his days at Leeds but he has come on leaps and bounds at Bournemouth.

In a year or so I am in little doubt he will get a chance to play for one of the big six sides. This boy is destined for the top. ALAN PARDEW is bearing the brunt of the criticism for West Brom’s disastrous campaign. The truth is any manager would have struggled. The rot set in a year ago. Since last March, West Brom have won three of their 39 Premier League games. With an average age of 29, West Brom’s team is one of the oldest in the division, with a chronic lack of pace. They look like the slowest team in the league. It may take relegation to build a younger, quicker team. West Brom could sack Pardew but they will find it hard to get a better manager in the Championship.