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Alasdair Gold

Tottenham player ratings: Son shares Golden Boot, Kulusevski and Bentancur superb in victory

Hugo Lloris

Didn't have a save to make in the Tottenham goal as his defence held Norwich at bay. 6

Davinson Sanchez

Dominated against the Norwich attackers to complete a hat-trick of fine performances in deputising for Cristian Romero. 8

Eric Dier

Played a poor pass 22 minutes in that handed Rashica a chance. Other than that he played well in the back line. 7

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Ben Davies

Took a block for the team early on in a painful place but that didn't stop him from throwing his body in the way again in the first half. The fans sang his name in the first half and he more than deserved it. 8

Emerson Royal

Defended well and left all of the attacking for those in front of him. 7

Rodrigo Bentancur

Broke into the Norwich box from deep in the 16th minute in and drew the keeper out before passing to Kulusevski to score. Grabbed a second assist just after the half-hour mark, intercepting Krul's poor kick with a first time cross to Kane to head home. Came off with a knock in the second half but he was superb on the day. 9

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

Fired a great early chance over in plenty of space in the box but made up for that with a perfect lofted ball into the path of Bentancur for Spurs' first goal. Dominated most of the midfield battles. 8

Ryan Sessegnon

Motored up and down the left, won most of his defensive duels even if he contributed less in an attacking sense than in some recent displays. 7

Dejan Kulusevski

Should have had an assist just eight minutes after beating two men down the right before crossing for Hojbjerg in plenty of space. Grabbed a goal instead on 16 minutes, slotting home from six yards from Bentancur's pass. Tried to tee up Son for a chance after rounding Krul in the second half when he should have shot but made up for that with a superb curling shot into the top corner for his second goal before coming off. Both January signings made their mark when it mattered. 9

Harry Kane

Sent Kulusevski away down the right early on for a Spurs chance before sending in two efforts himself which were saved by Krul. In the right place to head home Tottenham's second goal. Put Son into the box for a string of big chances before grabbing the assist for Kulusevski's second goal. 8

Son Heung-min

Not too much to work with in the first half, other than snatching at one volley. Played into the box by Kane 10 minutes into the second half but Krul saved his shot. Missed a string of big chances before more than making up for it with a low shot into the bottom right corner before curling home a second with aplomb to put him clear in the Golden Boot race until Salah scored to have them share it. Son managed it without a single penalty to his name. 9

Subs

Lucas Moura

Came off the bench and teed up Son for his first goal with a nice touch. 7

Harry Winks

Replaced Bentancur and saw out the game with comfort in the midfield. 6

Steven Bergwijn

Some good movement after replacing Emerson but couldn't find a way through. 6

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