Tottenham Hotspur have been told they should have defender better for Fabian Schar's opener in the Carabao Cup clash at St. James' Park regardless of complaints about the set piece for the Newcastle United goal.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank was furious on the touchline that the Magpies' goal was allowed to stand. Djed Spence was down on the ground tying his shoelace and out of position as Eddie Howe's side prepared their set piece routine.

The Spurs defender had just risen to his feet when Newcastle swung the corner in, with the Swiss defender rising highest to nod the ball into the back of the net.

Commentating on ITV's coverage of the game, Sam Matterface said: "Fabian Schar rises highest in the box and Newcastle United score a set piece against one of the best set piece teams in the league.

"It's been a goal that has been coming. The pressure has been coming and Fabian Schar has made the breakthrough."

Lucy Ward said: "All the talk was about set pieces and how good Spurs were, both managers conceded that Newcastle also were [dangerous].

"He's still putting his boot on. Manages to stand up, but you see, Schar, it's...