Richarlison made his first start for Tottenham since mid-February after recovering from injury and his display was perhaps the main bright spot on a disappointing night for Spurs.

Their domestic season has been hugely disappointing yet they could still end the campaign with a trophy after progressing to the Europa League semi-finals last week.

Against Nottingham Forest, Spurs were guilty of missing a large number of chances, with Richarlison looking rusty in the first half as he sent two headers from decent positions off target.

But he finished strongly and might have singlehandedly produced a successful Spurs fight back as, before his goal with a header, he saw a decent effort saved by Matz Sels.

His goalscoring return could provide a timely boost as Spurs look to finish what has been a below-par campaign on a high.