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The Tottenham manager stated it was "about time" for Mohammed Kudus to score after his 57th-minute shot earned Spurs a 2-1 victory at Leeds. The £55m summer signing had not found the net in his previous nine outings but his fortunate 57th-minute shot decided an hard-fought win.

Deciding Moments

The midfielder also set up the opener for the young forward, who notched his first of the season, but Noah Okafor equalized for the hosts before the decisive goal settled the match.

"It's great for Mo to get his goal and it was long overdue, and I'm so happy for Tel as well," commented the Spurs boss. "The character he has shown as a young player from day one has really impressed me after the disappointment of missing out on the European roster. He works hard in training and was ready today."

The win boosted Tottenham up to second before the completion of other games, after they started the day in fifth and extended their impressive start under the head coach, this being their fourth league win under his leadership.

Notable Progress

Spurs might well have buckled in such a match last season, when they endured their poorest league season, resulting in Ange Postecoglou's sacking. Spurs have won three of their opening four away league matches this season, which is as many as in their final 13 away league games of the previous term under their former manager.

"I'm extremely happy with the victory," the manager continued. "If you want to develop any top squad, you need mentality, personality, unity and togetherness regardless of whether you play like Inter Milan or FC Barcelona. Whatever the football philosophy, you need that determination to do everything to secure victory and I think we're establishing that more and more in the team."

Strong Start

We created both goals and other very dangerous situations, so naturally It's satisfying with the beginning we've made," Frank noted. "The points tally in seven games – averaging 2 points per match – is excellent and I'm particularly pleased that in away games we have triumphed three times and earned one draw. It's a encouraging opening, but we have to build on it."

Leeds Perspective

The opposing coach, the German tactician, appeared disappointed as his side were beaten at Elland Road in the league for the initial occasion in over twelve months. But the manager also found encouragement, given that Spurs were under pressure at the end with an excellent stop from Vicario stopping the Leeds forward a stoppage-time equaliser.

"We must take our chances and wish the goalkeeper is not the man of the match, but we ought to have hit the target with multiple attempts," the Leeds manager commented. "However, we played one of the leading clubs and were the better side. That's encouraging and I'm proud of how far we have come."

The home supporters were frustrated at referee Thomas Bramall's officiating, but the manager stated: "I need to be a cautious, I avoid to speak publicly. I let others judge to discuss the referee, I focus on what I can affect."