That work-rate and all-round play was on display again in the Burnley match but there was end product to match it. Richarlison swept home a confident first-time finish inside the opening ten minutes and then doubled his tally after the break in spectacular fashion.

Richarlison has scored nine goals in his past nine starts for Tottenham, suggesting his has the potential to be a consistent threat

Previous Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou never came right out and said it, but it felt like he never fully believed he could rely on Richarlison to be the focal point of his attack.

Gary Lineker has now shared his honest thoughts on Richarlison's situation at Tottenham following his two goals against Burnley.

Tottenham made a winning start to their Premier League campaign with a one-sided victory over newly-promoted Burnley. The north Londoners had Richarlison to thank with the Brazilian scoring two fine goals to get them up and running. Brennan Johnson added a third in the second half to make sure of the points and wrap up a routine victory.

Thomas Frank’s men stormed to an early lead, with new signing Mohammed Kudus assisting Richarlison for his first. Lightning then struck twice when the pair linked up once more for a strike which could already be up for goal of the season.

Richarlison, who had already scored the first goal of the match on Saturday when he struck in the 10th minute before pulling out the outrageous skill to double Spurs' lead in the 60th minute.

Mohammed Kudus makes his first Premier League appearance for Tottenham from the start. Fellow new boys Joao Palhinha and Luka Vuskovic are on the bench. Richarlison gets the nod instead of Dominic Solanke up front.