Palhinha And Danso Get 8 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In Solid Win Vs Doncaster Rovers | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur entertained Doncaster Rovers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the EFL Cup. Spurs made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 14th minute when Joao Palhinha found the back of the net. Jay McGrath scored an unfortunate own goal just three minutes later as Thomas Frank’s men cruised to a 2-0 lead at the half-time break.

The North London club controlled the game well in the second half and managed to score their third goal in injury time thanks to Brennan Johnson’s effort. Frank’s players ended up securing a solid 3-0 win in front of their home fans.

Let’s take a look at how each Tottenham Hotspur player fared during the clash against Doncaster Rovers.

He made a couple of solid saves at the back and earned a crucial clean sheet tonight.

RB: Pedro Porro – 7.5/10

Porro performed his defensive duties well and was a threat going forward.

CB: Joao Palhinha – 8/10

He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the pitch and managed to score the opener in the 14th minute.

CB: Kevin Danso – 8/10

Danso cleared the danger when he could and was good on the ball.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Wilson Odobert of Tottenham Hotspur controls the ball away from Tom Nixon of Doncaster Rovers during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Doncaster Rovers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 24, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

LB: Djed Spence – 6.5/10

He didn’t do much wrong defensively and offered very little going forward.

CM: Archie Gray – 7/10

Gray caught the eye at times in the opponent’s half, but there was no goal for him.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur – 7/10

He anchored the midfield well and was not shy of having a strike at goal.

CM: Xavi Simons – 7.5/10

Simons made a lot of key chances for others around him in the final third and was replaced at the hour mark.

RW: Brennan Johnson – 7.5/10

He made two good runs with the ball and did well to score in injury time.

ST: Mathys Tel – 6.5/10

Tel was a threat at times but failed to register a goal.

LW: Wilson Odobert – 6.5/10

He managed to shine on the left flank but was substituted in the 60th minute.

Substitutes:

ST: Richarlison – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Lucas Bergvall – 7/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch and has got an assist to show for his efforts.