Shawal Anuar put the Sailors into a surprise lead on 14 minutes before England captain Harry Kane equalised with a penalty after midfielder Pape Matar Sarr was brought down in the area at the end of the first half. Argentina midfielder Giovani lo Celso scored Spurs’ fourth goal when he drove home a loose ball in the six-yard box after 73 minutes.

Australian Postecoglou, who took over as manager at the start of July, said the 26-year-old’s main attributes were his strength and work ethic, adding: “He’s always in the right areas. I’ve really got a lot of time for him and he’s one of the players I’m really looking forward to working with. You try to picture your players playing the football you want to play and I certainly think he can.”