But Spurs sluggish

and new signing Idrissa Gueye, amongst others, excelled in blunting Spurs’ efforts in attack.

Christian Eriksen did see one strike saved by Stekelenburg, while at the other end Lloris tipped Jagielka’s header over the bar.

Tottenham’s frustrations increased in the 35th minute as they were forced to bring Lloris off for Michel Vorm, who then made a smart stop in first-half stoppage time when Gerard Deulofeu looked to punish Danny Rose’s poor attempt at a backpass.

Pochettino tried to shake things up for the visitors just over 10 minutes into the second half, bringing on new striker Janssen for Eric Dier – and three minutes later Tottenham were level as Lamela converted Kyle Walker’s fine cross.

Ramiro Funes Mori sent a shot whistling wide of Vorm’s goal, but it was Spurs who then applied the late pressure as Stekelenburg palmed away a close-range shot from Janssen, saw Eriksen’s free-kick go onto the roof of his net and brilliantly tipped away a Lamela effort that deflected off Mason Holgate.