Tottenham, though, were always likely to prove too much for them. Thomas Frank made it clear when he was unveiled as the club's manager that he wanted them to compete in all four competitions they were in and they are up and running in the Carabao Cup. Spurs impressed in the first half, fluffing up a two-goal cushion and if they coasted after the interval, they never looked in danger of leaving the back-door open, of offering any encouragement for the fairytale.