Tottenham returned to winning ways last weekend with their comeback win over Brentford. James Maddison scored the third goal on the day to take the game away from the Bees. The Englishman was praised for his overall performance after the game, most notably by two former Premier League veterans.

Solanke's first Spurs goal! Brennan bags again! Madders masterclass! Highlights: Spurs 3-1 Brentford pic.twitter.com/8IFoPRV8Xv Danny Murphy and Alan Shearer back James Maddison after Brentford win Football pundits Danny Murphy and Alan Shearer were full of praise for Tottenham’s James Maddison after his goal-scoring exploits during the win against Brentford last weekend.

“I did pick him out because he was the best player on the pitch. Some sections of the media or people have questioned his start to the season, and I think that’s because Tottenham have started poorly. “He has started this season very similar to the beginning of the last.

He was the best player on the opening day at Leicester. Against Everton, he was superb when they won. “Against Newcastle, he helped them dominate the game for long periods and probably should have won, and today in this deeper role that Postecoglu has put him in, as a central midfielder, Kulusevski ahead of him, he was absolutely outstanding.

“He is always brave, goes and gets the ball under pressure, and he’s always positive with his passing. And so many times he set them on the attack because he takes responsibility.” Shearer, meanwh.