PLAYER RATINGS - Spurs 2-2 Sheffield United (3-2 agg)

Christian Eriksen’s late show sent Spurs to Wembley at the expense of Nigel Clough’s battling Sheffield on a snowy night at Bramall Lane.

The Dane had put Spurs in the driving seat with a simply stunning free-kick in the first half, rooting the United ‘keeper to the spot with his swinging effort.

But 18-year-old substitute Che Adams had other ideas when he came on late in the second period, side footing home his first goal for the club to level the scores on the night, before seeing his effort deflected in off a sprawling Eric Dier to level it on aggregate.

But as extra-time loomed large, Eriksen was sent through by a pin-point Harry Kane through ball and finished with ridiculous composure to send the travelling Spurs faithful into a winter wonderland.

Que Sera Sera!

Player Ratings

Michel Vorm 6 – a shaky start for Vorm after his recent blunder but it was enough on the night. Couldn’t do much about Adams’ second due to the deflection but might be disappointed at the first.

Kyle Walker 7 – Made up for his few errors with some tenacious defending, and his block from Vorm’s first half mistake was exemplary for the rest of the game. A great outlet on the right.

Eric Dier 6 – Unlucky to see his block fly into the top corner and was left out of place by Flynn’s crossing, but another composed display from the youngster.

Jan Vertonghen 7 – Similar to Dier, with some superb moments of composure as Sheffield pressed. Captained the side to Wembley.

Ben Davies 6 – Did his homework and dealt with Jamal Campbell-Ryce well. His replacement caused some stress when he started swinging crosses in from the right but once again, we did enough.

Benjamin Stambouli 8 – Excellent game from Benji, who was rock solid all game in front of the back 4. Set plays up and sat at the base of the attack wonderfully.

Ryan Mason 7 – Ferocious defence from the breakthrough youngster, who broke from midfield wonderfully to cause the Sheffield defence problems. Superb skill and balance, taking one for the team with his yellow card.

Erik Lamela 6 – Positive display from the Argentine, who carried the ball well but couldn’t get a sight of goal. Helped Walker out well on the right with some great tracking back.

Christian Eriksen 8 – Quite simply brilliant. Took us to Wembley with two moments of incredible skill, his free kick and his composed last minute finish. Champagne’s on him.

Mousa Dembele 8 – I thought Mousa was fantastic also tonight, keeping possession better than anybody on the pitch. Effortlessly shouldered away opposing midfielders.

Harry Kane 7 – Found the gaps in the Sheffield high line and was unlucky not to find the net. Tested the ‘keeper when nobody else would and created chances out of nothing when he went unsupported.

SUBS

Paulinho 6 – Injection of energy in a floundering midfield.

Andros Townsend N/a – couldn’t get the ball but valuable defensively.

Danny Rose N/a

What a night. It's never easy, but would we have it any other way? (Don't answer that...)

A Wembley final in Mr Pochettino's first season is better than anybody could have asked for, and our first shot at real Glory for years. Bring on Chelsea.

I'm off to join the queue for tickets...

COYS

 

Davies was so so poor, a 6 is generous. For the last 20 minutes he did nothing defensively. Possibly better suited to a LM/LW role?

 

Get in you caants!!!

 

Thought walker positioning for both goals very poor. Impressed with the central def pairing again. Dembele n stambouli fantastic.

 

Didn't see the game but delighted to be off to Wembley once again so well done to the lads, if the ratings are anything to go by there were some good performances in a game that could have very nearly ended in tears and embarrassment. Ive only seen Eriksens goals so far but talk about composure and as we know he's making a habit of coming up with these beautifully taken late goals, lets hope he takes that form to the final. COYMFS....

 

Both Eriksens goals were top quality,unstoppable freekick and a cool finish. Thought we were coasting and weren't going to get much of a game then the Blades got two goals out of the blue ! Agree that Dier and Verts look a good pairing, Kane looked dangerous again up front, good display in challenging conditions. Coys

 

Job done. Big ask to beat chelscum again but that's for later. Enjoy the moment.
Well played to the blades by the way. Fabulous support and they did their team, fans and league proud this evening. Good luck to them for the remainder of the season.
COYS!!

 

Eriksens free kick was a thing of beauty, and his second was sublime motm.

 

Lamela was bloody awful, running up blind alleys once again. Paulinho? The same paulinho that let louis reed ghost past him and so nearly score to put united in the final. a 6? Seriously? I actually think Anderson is a better Brazilian midfielder.

 

Have to agree, for 30million whether potential or not uve got to be at least standing out vs league 1 opposition. I doubt Lamela or Paulinho would improve Sheff Utds team

 

Yer we beat a crappy team in the league below by a random goal and hung on for a draw at their place.

Lets not over egg this result.

COYS

 

Spot on sport .. Siomehow we got outscored from open play by a div 1 team in a game we were comfortable in for 90% of 180+ mins ..