Moussa Dembele admits victory at Reading was crucial for Tottenham.

The Belgian came off the bench to score against Norwich on his debut and then excelled in Sunday's 3-1 win over Reading.

That victory at the Madejski Stadium, Villas-Boas' first in charge, has given the squad a huge lift and Dembele expects the team to go from strength to strength.

"That win was very important for us because it took the pressure off us," the 25-year-old said. "It wasn't an easy game. Reading are a good team.

"We have a better spirit in the team now, there is a lot of positive energy in the squad now."