Eriksen put Spurs ahead with the aid of a deflection

Dele Alli's continued absence through injury meant the Dane lined up in his favoured number 10 role and he duly treated fans to some glimpses of his incredible ability.

A first-half free-kick was well saved by Samir Handanovic, whilst Harry Kane also managed so fluff his lines after being found by a brilliant Eriksen pass.

With 53 minutes gone, thought, Eriksen was able to leave his mark on the game as he opened the scoring against the run of play.

The former Ajax man's low drive was well saved by Handanovic, but the hosts failed to convincingly clear the loose ball.

It was worked back to Eriksen, who duly took aim again, this time seeing his effort deflect off defender Roderick Miranda to loop over Handanovic and into the back of the Inter net.