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Photo: Vincent Janssen nets for Tottenham, the big success of their night

Tottenham's Vincent Janssen scores their third goal from the penalty spot (REUTERS)
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Vincent Janssen scored a goal as Tottenham beat Gillingham.

Tottenham's Vincent Janssen scores their third goal from the penalty spotTottenham’s Vincent Janssen scores their third goal from the penalty spot

The big moment

Vincent Janssen’s goal against Gillingham padded the scoreline rather than influenced the result, but it could be a vital one for Tottenham’s season.

The Dutchman was a big money signing in the summer and is expected to make a big impact now with Harry Kane out injured.

He had played in six Premier League and Champions League matches so far this season, but only started one of them.

Tottenham's Vincent Janssen celebrates scoring their third goal with team matesTottenham’s Vincent Janssen celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates

With a lack of match practice he had looked a little rusty too. Prior to last night he had attempted eight shots, landed three on target, and scored with none of them.

So with Spurs at 2-0 up at home to League One side Gillingham, when awarded a penalty, the Dutchman bravely stepped up to take it.

He did not fluff his lines, scoring from the spot, his first competitive goal in a Tottenham shirt.

The goal will be a weight off his shoulders and give him confidence for the upcoming Premier League games, starting with the match away to Middlesbrough this weekend.

Tottenham's Vincent Janssen warms up before the matchTottenham’s Vincent Janssen warms up before the match