Player ratings: Tottenham 3-1 Aston Villa - Mings and McGinn shine but Kane wins out

It was a case of so near yet so far for Aston Villa in their first game back in the top-flight but Tottenham’s dominance told eventually as they came from behind to win 3-1 at home. We assess the performances of the players on show and run through our statistical ratings, with some standout performances from both sides.

TOTTENHAM - 7.03

Hugo Lloris (6.60) - Made three simple saves and got a hand to McGinn goal but not enough to turn around the post.

Kyle Walker-Peters (7.33) - Supported attacks well and on the rare occasions Villa broke he had El Ghazi’s number.

Toby Alderweireld (7.09) - Bullied Wesley in the first half in particular, spraying passes as per and winning four aerial duels.

Davinson Sanchez (6.64) - Doesn’t judge a high ball well and it showed again for Villa’s opener. Posed a threat in opposition box though and had a header superbly saved.

Danny Rose (7.00) - Outstanding in the first half but less prominent in the second, creating four chances from wide.

Harry Winks (6.83) - Controlled the game well during his time on the pitch - completing 96 per cent of his passes - and made one crucial challenge to prevent a dangerous Villa breakaway.

Tanguy Ndombele (7.48) - Grew into the game as it went on with a delightful chip to assist Kane, some superb touches in the second half and a stunning equaliser on debut.

Moussa Sissoko (6.94) - Saved his best moment til the last to assist Kane’s second but skewed a glaring chance out for a throw in.

Erik Lamela (7.50) - Industrious as ever, the Argentine looked to be fading but made one crucial contribution to rob Grealish for Spurs’ second before being subbed.

Lucas Moura (7.34) - Missed a great chance early on but didn’t let it phase him and looked lively all game, creating three chances.

Harry Kane (8.65) - Didn’t look like being his day but kept at it and his quality showed in the end with two strong finishes to win the game. Eight shots in total.

Subs: Christian Eriksen (6.99) - Wouldn’t have played if he wasn’t needed but he was, came on and changed the game. George-Kevin Nkoudou (6.07). Oliver Skipp (6.00).

ASTON VILLA - 6.57

Tom Heaton (6.05) - Ultimately conceded three goals on debut but made two excellent stops. Long distribution was poor.

Ahmed Elmohamady (5.95) - Made an awful start and Spurs seemed to target his flank, particularly in the first half.

Bjorn Engels (6.74) - Looked really composed on debut - completing 88 per cent of his passes - and made some superb blocks and clearances (six).

Tyrone Mings (7.78) - Proved just why Villa paid a potential club record fee for his services, throwing his body in front of everything and making a huge 15 clearances.

Neil Taylor (6.48) - A surprise inclusion but stuck to his task well, winning all four of his tackles and blocking countless crosses.

Conor Hourihane (7.22) - Played very well in the first half and shielded the defence well but tired and was understandably withdrawn.

Trezeguet (7.29) - A very lively debut, stretching Spurs but had one timid effort from a decent position on the break and another good attempt blocked.

John McGinn (7.72) - Looked just as good in the Premier League as he did in the Championship, taking his goal superbly and buzzing all about the pitch, producing eight tackles.

Jack Grealish (6.99) - Looked composed and a threat on the counter in the first half but a little leggy in the second and was dispossessed for Tottenham’s crucial second goal.

Anwar El Ghazi (5.83) - Had two wayward attempts and in general didn’t have the quality to cause Spurs problems on the day.

Wesley (6.29) - Battled hard and held the ball up better in the second half but was unable to pick up any dangerous positions and became very isolated.

Subs: Jota (5.88). Jonathan Kodjia (5.75). Douglas Luiz (6.02).