Tottenham Hotspur wonderkid Mikey Moore etched his name into the history books with a record-breaking goal in the Lilywhites’ 3-0 Europa League triumph over Elfsborg.
Moore Shatters Jimmy Greaves’ Record
The 17-year-old became the youngest-ever Englishman to score a goal in a major European competition, breaking a record held by Spurs legend Jimmy Greaves since 1957.
Moore achieved this feat at just 17 years and 172 days, surpassing Greaves’ mark of 17 years and 245 days.
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Ange Postecoglou Provides Radu Dragusin Injury Update
However, the victory came at a cost as Romanian centre-back Radu Dragusin suffered a knee injury in the second half.
Postecoglou expressed concern over the severity of the injury, stating, “Unfortunately Radu’s hurt his knee now.
I don’t have any further information, but it didn’t look good as he was coming off.”
Micky van de Ven Returns from Injury
On a positive note, Micky van de Ven made his first appearance since suffering a hamstring injury in December.
Postecoglou confirmed that the decision to take him off at half-time was pre-planned, saying, “Micky got through it fine, it was always going to be 45, and he felt fine.”
Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League Progress
Tottenham finished fourth in the league phase table, guaranteeing a spot in the last 16. They will face one of Real Sociedad, AZ Alkmaar, FC Midtjylland, or Galatasaray in the next round.
Next Up: Premier League Clash with Brentford
The Lilywhites now turn their attention back to Premier League matters with a trip to London rivals Brentford on Sunday afternoon.
Postecoglou’s men hope to improve on their 15th-placed standing in the top-flight table.
