Christian Eriksen has been ‘amazing’ for Tottenham and only a trophy would cap his season, says Garth Crooks

Star man | Christian Eriksen
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Richard Parry2 April 2018

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks feels Chelsea’s 28-year hoodoo over Spurs would have remained intact had it not been for Christian Eriksen.

Tottenham’s superstar Dane scored a decisive equaliser in the 3-1 win on Sunday, Tottenham’s first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1990.

Chelsea had lead the match with 30 minutes on the clock after Alvaro Morata capitalised on a mistake from Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, before a spectacular effort from Eriksen levelled the match on the stroke of half-time.

“His strike against Chelsea was amazing and the shot flew past Willy Caballero from all of 25 yards,” wrote Crooks is his BBC column. “Spurs have waited 28 years to win at Stamford Bridge and it wouldn't have happened without Eriksen.”

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Having started the match on the right-side of a supporting three behind Heung-min Son, Eriksen reverted back to a deeper, central role with his side trailing – and soon began to dictate play.

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That tweak in tactic freed up space for Son, Eric Lamela and Dele Alli, with the latter providing to further goals to complete the turnaround.

And Crooks says his latest performance is just further testament to the ‘amazing’ season Eriksen is having.

“The only way this player's season can get any better is if he can add a trophy to it,” added Crooks.

“Eriksen has been in amazing form and he is capping these performances with sensational goals.

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