James Maddison helps Tottenham Hotspur reap rewards of ‘Ange-ball’

The Premier League campaign is only three games old, of course, but already two things about this new-look Tottenham Hotspur are abundantly clear.

The sense of liberation under Ange Postecoglou, following the stifling, weighty tenure of Antonio Conte, has been transformative and, while sterner tests await, it will be fascinating to see what this group are capable of under their new manager this season.

James Maddison, meanwhile, already has the look of being one of the bargains of the summer, and the former Leicester City midfielder illuminated a grey and stormy Vitality Stadium with an outstanding performance here, inspiring Spurs to a hard-fought 2-0 win over Bournemouth.

Maddison, for whom Spurs paid £40 million this summer, opened his Premier League account for the club