Moura and Aurier shine for Tottenham: Player ratings against Boro

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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 05: Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur is put under pressure by Hayden Coulson of Middlesbrough during the FA Cup Third Round match between Middlesbrough and Tottenham Hotspur at Riverside Stadium on January 05, 2020 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Defence

Paulo Gazzaniga 8/10

Had it not been for a key few saves in the first half from a Middlesbrough free kick, Tottenham wouldn’t have earned a replay. He was strong when he needed to be and didn’t step a foot wrong.

Toby Alderweireld 6/10

Other than allowing Fletcher to get in behind him for Boro’s only goal, Toby had a pretty good game. His rating would have been much higher had he not fallen asleep momentarily. The Belgium had seven clearances and two blocked shots.

Jan Vertonghen 7/10

Jan was the most solid of the back line today. He was faultless on Boro’s only goal, had three tackles, interceptions and clearances to round off a pretty solid day at the office.

Eric Dier 5/10

A bit wayward once more, it was Eric Dier who kept Fletcher onside on Boro’s only goal. He conceded possession sloppily and has to be better. When a player, like Dier, lacks pace, he cannot afford to play such a high line. If you know you’re going to lose a foot race, why try execute such a high risk strategy?

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