In the midst of a difficult domestic campaign, Tottenham Hotspur's focus switches to continental competition when they face Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. Despite the inconsistencies that have been on display this season,

Four of the absentees, Antonin Kinsky, Djed Spence, Sergio Reguilon and Min-hyeok Yang, are fit but ineligible in Europe – partly a consequence of the club's squad mismanagement – but 10 are injured, with Pape Matar Sarr the latest to go down after taking a knock in Sunday's defeat to Everton.

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min scored in each half to earn his side a 3-2 victory at Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday. Spurs were quickly into their stride with James Maddison opening the scoring in the third minute with a deft finish from a long pass,

Tottenham Hotspur sealed a 3-2 win at Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday, boosting their hopes of automatic qualification for the last 16 and leaving the Germans fretting over elimination. Son Heung Min's brace means the inconsistent north London side are up to fourth - pending later matches - and look well-placed ahead of a final round of league games next Thursday when they host Sweden's Elfsborg.

Heung-Min Son has been named your HSBC Player of the Match after he bagged a brace to see us to a 3-2 win over Hoffenheim on Thursday evening.