Tottenham are the Premier League’s comeback king – how Spurs fought back to win at home

The entire Tottenham team got the result they deserved against Villa, but I was especially happy that Solanke was rewarded with two goals for such an excellent individual performance.

He joined Tottenham for £65million in the summer after a superb season for Bournemouth, but made a stuttering start at Spurs this season, which can happen.

All players need some time to settle in at a new club, but I think a few fans wondered if he was the right signing or too expensive as he missed a chance against Arsenal in his first game back after injury, and some people judged him for it.

I never really had many doubts about him because every time I saw him play this season his link-up play was good and his work off the ball phenomenal. His pressing is as good as it is in the Premier League and probably is. one of the reasons Spurs wanted him.

I love seeing someone work so hard, but I think the other reason he has so many admirers is because he isn’t a whiner, a diver or a cheater, which many modern strikers are. Someone might read this and say, well, I saw him do this or that last year, and there may be the odd occasion, but my point is that it’s not part of his game.

So there’s a lot to like about Solanke, but as we all know, attackers are ultimately all judged on goals. That’s why Sunday was so important for him after going six games without a goal.

If it hadn’t already happened, this was the day Tottenham fans took him in and he showed them exactly what player he is.

I heard them chant his name after his first goal, and again after his second goal, and if they didn’t fully appreciate him before this match, they certainly do now.

He epitomized the team’s work ethic and combined that with a brilliant display from the centre-forward in front of goal.

I understand why there will always be criticism of this Spurs team if they continue to try to play in such a positive way and lose, as there is constant debate about whether Postecoglou’s philosophy means there is only one way they can play.

The debate over whether they should adapt will continue, but at the moment, when you see the chances they are making, it is perfect for Solanke. He gets opportunities playing in this system, and he is good enough to take them.

Danny Murphy spoke to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.