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Jose Mourinho: Tanguy Ndombele 'Phenomenal' in Tottenham Draw with Norwich

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele was "phenomenal" in his team's 2-2 draw with Norwich City in the Premier League on Saturday, according to manager Jose Mourinho.

The France international was brought back into the XI at Carrow Road, having been left out of the squad altogether for the Boxing Day clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Although Spurs were unable to get over the line against the Canaries due to a number of defensive lapses, there were some standout performances, with Ndombele's all-action effort in central midfield catching the eye.

Afterwards, Mourinho commented on Christian Eriksen earning man of the match and how other players could have taken the accolade, per Nick Wright of Sky Sports:

"I am happy with his man-of-the-match [award], but it could have been others.