A trio of Tottenham Hotspur youths stepped up to the mark on Thursday night to send the London club directly through to the last 16 of the Europa League with a 3-0 home win over Elfsborg, ensuring they avoided a potentially tricky playoff.

Tottenham youngsters Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore scored the goals as Spurs beat Elfsborg to finish in the top eight of the Europa League table. Spurs now progress straight into the last-16 and avoid a two-legged play off.

Report as Spurs academy shines to earn a spot in Europa League last 16; Isak Pettersson made two point-blank saves in a frustrating first half; Dane Scarlett and Damola Ajayi came off the bench to sco