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Spurs boss Frank pleased for Kudus and Tel after resilient win over Leeds

Kudus scored his first goal of the season against Leeds
Kudus scored his first goal of the season against LeedsNews Images, News Images LTD / Alamy / Profimedia

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank admitted relief after their 2-1 win at Leeds United today.

Spurs won today's early kickoff through goals from Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus at Elland Road.

Frank later said: "We needed a win. The last three games were without (one). That feeling to get over the line, to get three points, was big.

"But also the respect for Leeds and Eland Road. We knew very well the task ahead of us. We overcame that in a very good way.

"I thought we played overall a really good game.

"We should have got more out of the dangerous situations. I know they hit the post and the goal, and right at the end, there was carnage, but for the rest of the game, I thought we defended superbly.

"I think the character was the foundation, to go here and get through the spells where everything was not perfect and to keep the focus. I felt that was Xavi Simons' best game for us.

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"I am so happy for Mo (Mohammed Kudus). Obviously, scoring the goal because he wanted it. Not just a goal but a winner in a tight game.

"I also must mention Mathys (Tel). He got his first goal of the season. He has had his setbacks, so I am so, so happy for him.

"Elland Road is a very difficult ground to go to, I have experienced that many, many times. Their fans were very good, and so were our away fans."

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