ICC 2018: AS Roma 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 talking points 

#2 Llorente getting back into his element

Llorente looked fitter and faster than ever

Fernando Llorente had a difficult first season with Tottenham Hotspur after signing from Swansea City on deadline day last year. Bought as a backup to Harry Kane, the Spaniard started just one Premier League game and his laboured showings meant he could not get more minutes on the pitch.

His future with Spurs appeared bleak at the end of last season, but today he showed signs of life with an encouraging display. Llorente struck twice in the space of 9 minutes, whilst assisting Moura for the fourth goal with a cheeky backheel. Llorente's build play was a joy to behold as his energy and desire, complemented with his positional sense, bore fruit. The 33-year-old had more confidence and grace in front of goal than what he did in the whole of last season.

Although it's too early to jump to conclusions at this time of the season (especially since he will be behind Kane in the pecking order), maybe Pochettino's persistence with him could yield dividends if Llorente continues in the same vein when the season officially starts.