Palhinha spectacular helps Tottenham ease past Doncaster with Frank intent

It was easy to be seduced by the Doncaster story, to wonder whether this could be another stunning moment for them. Because there have been a few of those since 3 February 2024, when they began a surge from the lower reaches of League Two.
Grant McCann’s team missed out on promotion via the playoffs, then went up as champions last season and they have started well in League One this time out. During the period, they have collected 143 points; no team in England has more.