Tottenham player ratings vs Borussia Dortmund: Thomas Frank survives! Stylish Spurs punish 10-man BVB as Dominic Solanke justifies Champions League selection

Guglielmo Vicario (6/10):

Had another nervy moment with the ball at his feet but cleared his lines before Dortmund could take advantage. Barely tested otherwise bar a save to deny Schlotterbeck in second-half stoppage time.

Pedro Porro (8/10):

An all-action night for the Spaniard. Teamed up well with Odobert down the right flank and continually gave Dortmund something to think about with his attacking tendencies. Ended the match as a central midfielder after Bergvall was taken off.

Kevin Danso (6/10):

Was probably expecting a busier evening, but even at 11-v-11 the Austrian had little on his plate to deal with.

Cristian Romero (8/10):

A second goal in as many games for the skipper, who has now scored a career-high five in all competitions this season.

Destiny Udogie (6/10):

Made his first start since December 2 but showed no signs of rustiness, willingly joining Spence in attacks down the left and later coming into midfield to create overloads.

Archie Gray (6/10):

Held his own against Dortmund's physical midfielders, though sometimes was sloppy in possession.

Lucas Bergvall (6/10):

Looked far more comfortable deeper in midfield having played most of the season as a No.10 or winger. Picked up a knock and had to be subbed.

Xavi Simons (8/10):

Having struggled to make much of an impact in the Premier League so far in a Tottenham shirt, the mercurial Dutchman appeared far more at ease against familiar Bundesliga opposition, pulling the strings and pressing aggressively throughout.

Wilson Odobert (9/10):

Put in the sort of performance that makes you realise why exactly Spurs have persisted with signing such raw talent. Ran rings around Dortmund and provided the assists for both goals with delicious crosses.

Dominic Solanke (9/10):

A tremendous performance on his first start of the season, putting his injury hell behind him. Proved a useful presence up front and brought others into play, making him great value for his goal. Controversially put back into Spurs' Champions League squad for the popular Mathys Tel and justified his inclusion. Subbed for Kolo Muani to a standing ovation.

Djed Spence (7/10):

Tottenham's injury crisis left them with one eligible natural winger for this clash, and so Spence was pushed higher up the pitch to compensate. Like Odobert on the other side, he enjoyed running at a ragged Dortmund defence.

Jun'ai Byfield (6/10):

On for his debut as Spurs' youngest-ever Champions League player at 17 years and 45 days in place of the injured Bergvall. Slotted in at right-back and didn't look out of place.

Randal Kolo Muani (5/10):

Replaced Solanke after the England striker had taken his spot in the starting XI. Fluffed his lines when one-on-one with goalkeeper Kobel to the audible frustration of home fans.

Thomas Frank (8/10):

Boy, did the Spurs gaffer need a result and a performance here. Tottenham were rewarded for their first start with a goal and a slice of fortune which saw Dortmund reduced to 10 men. His gamble on selecting Solanke over Tel paid off, too.