And it’s just as well. Next up for Spurs is Liverpool and Salah, the Premier League’s top scorer. Spence’s performance against Mbeumo suggests he can handle the task. It’s a big ask, of course, but his display on Sunday showed he is more than capable of stepping up when needed.
Spurs will need Spence to be at his best if they are to contain Liverpool’s attack and get a positive result. But based on his recent performances, he looks ready for the challenge.