Tottenham 5 Gillingham 0 player ratings: Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela prove too hot to handle for Gills at White Hart Lane

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN doubled up in front of goal as Tottenham cruised to a 5-0 win over Gillingham in the EFL Cup.

The Danish playmaker’s brace set Spurs on their way at White Hart Lane.

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Erik Lamela also scored after helping himself to three assists.

While there was joy for new signing Vincent Janssen who scored his first goal from the spot.

Youngster Josh Onomah also opened his account for Spurs, and Mauricio Pochettino admits he was delighted with the convincing performance.

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DREAM TEAM RATINGS

Tottenham: Vorm 6, Trippier 6, Carter-Vickers 6, Wimmer 7, Davies 6 (Walkes 6), Winks 6, Carroll 6, Lamela 8, Eriksen 8 (Nkoudou 6), Onomah 6, Janssen 7 (Edwards 6)

Subs not used: Vertonghen, Son, Wanyama, Whiteman

Goals: Eriksen 31, 48, Janssen 51, Onomah 65, Lamela 68

Booked: Onomah

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