Academy graduates Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore scored their first Tottenham goals to secure their side’s place in the Europa League last 16 with a 3-0 win over Elfsborg in north London.
Scarlett replaced an injured Radu Dragusin, who had himself been introduced at half-time, to latch on to an inswinging Dejan Kulusevski cross and head home for the breakthrough.
The win secured fourth spot, meaning Tottenham avoid the play-offs and will look forward to a round-of-16 tie against one of Midtjylland, AZ Alkmaar, Real Sociedad or Galatasaray.
Spurs were frustrated during the early exchanges by an Elfsborg buoyed by a vibrant travelling support, who were watching the Swedish side play only their second competitive game since December 12.
Tottenham’s early search for an opener was thwarted by Elfsborg goalkeeper Isak Pettersson, who kept out Pape Sarr and Moore in quick succession with a pair of point-blank stops.
The half-time interval brought changes for Spurs with Micky van de Ven, who made his return to the side from injury, replaced by Dragusin, while Heung-Min Son and Rodrigo Bentancur also made way. (SkySports)