Frank used a 4-2-3-1 formation but, surprisingly, Lucas Bergvall was the most advanced midfielder. He pressed Burnley’s defence along with Richarlison and went on a couple of impressive driving runs with the ball. Throughout pre-season, Pape Matar Sarr tended to be the most advanced midfielder.

A goal in each half for Richarlison including, an acrobatic bicycle kick, along with a third from Brennan Johnson, proved the difference between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley despite Scott Parker’s

Tottenham Hotspur launched the Thomas Frank era in emphatic style with a convincing 3-0 Premier League victory over promoted Burnley on Saturday as Richarlison's majestic double set the tone for a dominant home performance.

Two goals from Richarlison help Thomas Frank win his first Premier League match in charge of Tottenham against newly promoted Burnley.

Richarlison has scored nine goals in his past nine starts for Tottenham, suggesting his has the potential to be a consistent threat

Report and free match highlights as Richarlison scores early goal-of-the-season contender in 3-0 win for hosts; Richarlison netted the first and second before Brennan Johnson added a third

Tottenham made a winning start to their Premier League campaign with a one-sided win over newly-promoted Burnley. The north Londoners had Richarlison to thank with the Brazilian scoring two fine goals to get them up and running. Brennan Johnson added a third in the second half to make sure of the points and send Burnley home empty-handed.