Colin: Great performance from a young team who didn't let the occasion get to them. A more reserved performance with outstanding contributions from Spence, Bergvall and Solanke. It's another month before we play Liverpool again so some time to boost the ranks with new players and returns from injury. Wembley might not be that far away!

Long gap between first and second legs of Carabao Cup tie could benefit Spurs if their walking wounded avoid a heavy defeat at home

Tottenham Hotspur ended their four-game winless run on Wednesday evening by beating Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. Ange Postecoglou’s side put in a solid performance against Liverpool and they carry an advantage into the second leg of the tie at Anfield at the start of February.