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Tottenham fans react on Twitter to Ben Davies’ performance v Monaco

Monaco's Thomas Lemar celebrates scoring their second goal (REUTERS)
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Tottenham left-back was caught out as they conceded two early goals.

Monaco's Thomas Lemar celebrates scoring their second goalMonaco’s Thomas Lemar celebrates scoring their second goal

It was a blow last week when it emerged Danny Rose suffered an injury with England, ruling him out of Tottenham’s Champions League opener.

Ben Davies deputised at left-back, but rarely looked comfortable at Wembley, and was caught out for Monaco’s opening goal.

Monaco's Thomas Lemar in action with Tottenham's Ben DaviesMonaco’s Thomas Lemar in action with Tottenham’s Ben Davies

Spurs went 2-0 down before Toby Alderweireld pulled one back, but the damage was done, and the team were left with an uphill struggle.

Davies played well at the weekend in the 4-0 win at Stoke, but this was a step up in opposition and his positioning was exposed, with Monaco ruthlessly taking advantage.

Monaco's Bernardo Silva celebrates with Radamel Falcao after scoring their first goalMonaco’s Bernardo Silva celebrates with Radamel Falcao after scoring their first goal

The left-back should not have been daunted by the big stage, playing at Wembley in front of 80,000 fans, having featured in Wales’ Euro 2016 run to the semi-finals.

He was then playing as part of a back three rather than at full-back, where he is considered to be more polished, but last night was disappointing for him.

Tottenham's Danny Rose celebrates scoring their first goal  with Harry KaneTottenham’s Danny Rose celebrates scoring their first goal with Harry Kane

Premierinjuries.com report there is no estimated comeback date yet for Rose after his hamstring strain, but after his excellent start to the season and Davies’ display last night, it can’t come soon enough.

Here is a look at how fans reacted on Twitter to his performance…