Dominic Solanke has just done something that no Tottenham player has done for thirteen years

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Dominic Solanke played a pivotal role in Tottenham’s 4-1 victory against Aston Villa.

Having fallen behind in the first half, Spurs came out fighting after half-time and would stun Unai Emery’s men with four second-half goals.

Brennan Johnson would get the Lilywhites level, with Solanke then completing Tottenham’s comeback with a brace.

Glenn Murray insisted ‘goals will come’ for Solanke prior to kick-off and the former Brighton man would be ultimately proved right.

Solanke’s first goal against Villa was labelled ‘class’ by Aaron Lennon, with the ex-Bournemouth forward then grabbing his second of the afternoon just four minutes later – a goal which would see the new Tottenham man equal a thirteen-year-old record.

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Dominic Solanke equals Rafael van der Vaart’s Tottenham goal record

Solanke’s brace will do him the world of good when it comes to confidence, especially when he realises he has just equaled a Tottenham icon’s goal record.

The Englishman’s two goals against Aston Villa now means he becomes the first Spurs player to score at least four goals across their first eight Premier League appearances since Rafael van der Vaart in 2010/11 – according to the Premier League.

Van der Vaart is regarded as an icon by many Spurs supporters and Solanke will hope he can replicate the Dutchman’s success in north London.

Solanke’s was key in Tottenham’s comeback against Aston Villa

With Tottenham 1-0 down at half-time and needing a spark – Solanke would step up to the plate.

His well-taken chipped finish would get Spurs in front before latching on to a clever cross from Richarlison for his second.

Solanke’s brace would earn him a well-deserved man of the match accolade, with the former Liverpool striker now sat on four Premier League goals this term.