Returning Maddison prominent as Spurs edge into top four 

Maddison has been missed by Spurs, but his return gave them the edge over a feisty Brentford side who took the lead but then capitulated with three goals conceded in the first 11 minutes of the second half. 

RETURNING MAESTRO: Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates after teammate Richarlison (not in picture) scored their third goal. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3 (Udogie 48, Johnson 49, Richarlison 56) BRENTFORD 2 (Maupay 15, Toney 67) 

JAMES MADDISON chose his return to Tottenham's starting lineup for the first time in three months to give a masterclass in midfield play in front of the watching England manager Gareth Southgate, as Spurs moved back into the top four.