Tottenham analysis: Heung-min Son experiment fails but Davinson Sanchez and Serge Aurier are natural fits

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Jack Rosser @JackRosser_16 September 2017

Tottenham are still searching for their first Premier League win at Wembley after a frustrating goalless draw against Swansea.

Harry Kane hit the crossbar in the second half and Spurs could have had a penalty when Martin Olsson handled the ball in the box and later Serge Aurier was tripped.

But the visitors hung on for a point in the face of 26 shots and 75 per cent possession from the hosts.

Jack Rosser was at Wembley to assess the key talking points...

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Son is no wing-back

As if this area did not need any more clarification after his FA Cup semi-final disaster last season, it was once again made clear that Heung-min Son is not a wing-back.

With Ben Davies needing a rest, despite Barnsley the opponents on Tuesday, Pochettino opted to start the South Korean in his place. While there were no horrors to bring back memories of last season's penalty, he spent most of the time out of position and could well have cost Spurs against superior opposition.

A half-time re-think put an end to the experiment, and a much-improved display from Son in a more central role, for what most Tottenham fans will be hoping is the last time.

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Aurier already winning hearts and minds

There was plenty of talk surrounding off the pitch issues when the Frenchman was confirmed as a Spurs player on deadline day. However, in less than two full games for his new club the right-back has proved a point on the pitch.

Putting the controversies aside for a moment, the former PSG man has really added something to this Tottenham side and already looks a bargain in today's market at just £23m.

Kyle Walker is, of course, a fantastic player and one that will still be hard to replace, however Aurier's powerful direct approach, solid defensive side and a touch of flair suggests Spurs may have upgraded on the Manchester City man.

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Sanchez a natural fit

While it was a labour for Spurs going forward, they were rarely in trouble at the back and, just as he was against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, Davinson Sanchez was key.

The Colombian defender once again looked more than comfortable in between Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen, and - yes - there is an argument that almost anyone could look good between two of the best in the Premier League, to have enhanced that pairing is quite something.

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Depth still an issue

Although they left it late, Tottenham were praised for the business done in the summer, and rightly so; they’ve added two top players in Aurier and Sanchez.

However, with depth their main problem over the last few seasons, there is still work to be done.

A full-strength side, minus the suspended Dele Alli, were outstanding against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, but with a few changes here and there Pochettino was brought back down to earth with a tired performance on Saturday.

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