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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Sims

UNCOVERED: Joao palhinha s defensive display praised by tottenham boss thomas frank | History Defined

Joao Palhinha earned the praise of his manager (Bradley Collyer/PA) - (PA Wire)

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank hailed Joao Palhinha’s role as emergency centre-half and opening goalscorer in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Doncaster.

Palhinha’s improvised strike, a Jay McGrath own goal and Brennan Johnson’s stoppage-time breakaway comfortably disposed of League One Rovers.

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