Tottenham grabbed a vital three points at home to Everton today as the battle for the top four intensified.

While Everton were impressive for an hour or so, they couldn’t create and then convert chances with Romelu Lukaku still out injured.

Spurs were unconvincing to say the least but to win a game in that manner will not worry Tim Sherwood who sees his side keep pace with Liverpool but also pull clear of Everton.

Here are three things we learnt from the game:

Nabil Bentaleb is struggling to make his mark in Tottenham’s midfield –

Aaron Lennon’s England chances are all but over -

Everton are desperate to get Lukaku back –