Stuart James in The Guardian wrote: Jürgen Klinsmann's contribution of goals left fans at White Hart Lane with indelible memories. Now another imported striker Dimitar Berbatov may even challenge Klinsmann's supremacy should Martin Jol choose to play Jermain Defoe alongside him and Robbie Keane in a more withdrawn role as part of a formidable attacking trident.'
Club skipper Ledley King said: "He showed what he's all about today. He took his two goals brilliantly and his all-round game was great."