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'No matter what'- Tottenham ace pays tribute to squad mentality following Euro fightback

Originally posted on To The Lane And Back
By Rohan Sengupta | Last updated Oct 3, 2025 1:24 PM ET

Kevin Danso praises Tottenham Hotspur’s fighting spirit despite the 2-2 draw vs Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League

Tottenham Hotspur managed to salvage a crucial point in the Champions League after staging a dramatic late comeback against Bodo/Glimt in Norway earlier this week.

Thomas Frank’s side found themselves in big trouble after the break when Jens Petter Hauge netted a brace, putting Bodo/Glimt in a commanding position and en route to their first win of the Champions League campaign. This was after they had missed a penalty in the first half.

It took an hour for the Lilywhites to finally respond. Tactical tweaks from Thomas Frank helped his side claw their way back into the game, and Micky van de Ven halved the deficit with a header from close range in the 68th minute. That gave Tottenham the impetus they were looking for, and from that point on, they pushed and probed Bodo/Glimt.

The pressure from Thomas Frank’s men paid off eventually in the 89th minute when Jostein Gundersen inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, securing a 2-2 draw.

Kevin Danso opens up on Tottenham’s fighting spirit vs Bodo/Glimt

Tottenham were dealt a blow when Cristian Romero did not travel with the squad to Norway due to precaution. This opened up an opportunity for Kevin Danso to deputise in Romero’s absence.

Starting alongside Van de Ven in central defence, Kevin Danso played the full 90 minutes against Bodo/Glimt. After the game, the Austrian international stressed on how the team showed grit and character despite falling 2-0 behind, pointing to the fighting spirit that is becoming a hallmark of this Tottenham squad under Frank.

When asked what is this comeback ability is all about in Frank’s side, the 27-year-old told Football London:

“Just hard work, staying in the game no matter what situation, no matter what the state of the game is,” said the defender. “1-0 up, 2-0 up, 3-0 up, 1-0 down, 2-0 down.

“Just hard work and always wanting to score, always wanting more, and defending at the same intensity no matter what the state of the game is.”

Tottenham must stop falling behind in games

While the team’s ability and character to come from behind is laudable, there are clear lessons to be learned. Falling behind in midweek was not the first time Tottenham have conceded first under Frank. They fell behind in games against Brighton and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, so it is becoming sort of a theme.

The game against Wolves was a classic example. It took a Joao Palhinha stoppage-time goal to salvage a point against Wolves. Clawing back in games and reacting to the situation shows the team’s mental fortitude, but leaving it late almost in every game is not ideal- something Frank certainly must be worried about.

If the north London club are to achieve stability and taste great success under the Dane’s leadership, they’ve to start becoming a proactive team rather than being consistently reactive.

This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.

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