Workmanlike Spurs stay in touch with the top four

Tottenham 3 Hull 0: Christian Eriksen inspired Tottenham to a workmanlike victory over Hull which keeps them within touching distance of the top four — but they will have to improve if they wish to usurp any of the current occupants.

The gifted Dane scored either side of half-time to take his tally to five goals in his last four Premier League games but his display was one of few highlights in an otherwise uninspiring performance from the north London club.

Victor Wanyama buried any hopes of a Hull comeback with a late third goal which added an undeserved gloss to the scoreline against a visiting side who are facing a long and miserable fight against relegation in the New Year.