Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is delighted with the way Richarlison has stepped up.

The striker has impressed in the absence of Heung-min Son.

Postecoglou said: "It's probably one for Richy to answer more but I think it's helped that Richy has had a consistent run in the team and any player feels that confidence in himself. The goals are obviously important because that's everyone's measure, but I think his general game is improving and that's the main thing for me. That's what I've seen.

"The way we play and the kind of player Richy is, I was always confident he would score goals but we need more than that. I think his work rate now defensively, which was really important when we had Sonny up there, hasn't dropped off with Richy there. He's working really hard for the team and the Ks (kilometres) he did the other night was right up there.

"Then his link up and hold up play is improving all the time. See I love that. I love when players still want to improve and do improve rather than say he's played for his national team and been here quite a while. I can see him developing further and that's what you want as a manager and coach. For us, he's becoming a really important player."