ball up

Martinez had tapped a goal-kick to Mings inside the penalty area but the former Ipswich defender simply picked the ball up.

With two outs, Betts hit a soft ground ball up the first base line.

I was able to foul it off and see another pitch, and thankfully I hit the ball up the middle.”

“I’ve got to be better, when I know I’m in traffic, when I know I’m getting wrapped up and I’m still trying to get more yards, to wrap the ball up,” Williams said.

Solanke was selfless, giving Spurs an extra dimension as a more orthodox central striker able to hold the ball up, use his physical capabilities, and bring his colleagues into play.