This is the dream XI Tottenham could have had come Deadline Day

CB: Toby Alderweireld

The former Southampton man has formed a fearsome pairing with his compatriot, Jan Vertonghen, in the back line which looks set to continue for the foreseeable future.

Due to their solid combination, there was no need for new additions here over the summer, as Pochettino focused on issues further up the field, and rightly so.