'Special' Mickey Van de Van electrifies Spurs

It was not a spectacular goal, a crunching tackle, or a goal-line clearance that got the place buzzing, but a surging 80m run from Micky Van de Ven that took him from one penalty area to the other in barely nine seconds.

Tottenham Hotspur's Yves Bissouma celebrates scoring their side's first goal. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire.

Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur 4 Everton 0 

There was a moment in the 77th minute of an action-packed but one-sided match that got Tottenham fans on their feet, had hardened hacks open-mouthed in anticipation, and sent a sense of panic through Everton’s ranks.