Tottenham Hotspur vs Qarabag match report: Son Heung-Min offers promise for the future with double to lift sluggish Spurs

There was a long spell in the first half when Tottenham players and fans could have been forgiven if this was really the best way of spending their Thursday evening. Spurs were 1-0 down to Qarabag – the champions of Azerbaijan, it must be said – and facing the prospect of another five group games in the competition that has spoiled their last few seasons. Crystal Palace come here on Sunday lunchtime and Spurs will have to be at their physical peak to live with them.