Cristian Romero and Thomas Frank agree on Son Heung-min replacement as Tottenham decision made

Thomas Frank has dropped a hint over his next big Tottenham decision with captain Cristian Romero making his feelings clear. The Argentine and Mohammed Kudus were the only two first-team regulars omitted from the Spurs squad to face Doncaster Rovers in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Summer signing Xavi Simons, Rodrigo Bentancur and Djed Spence were among the starters at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Frank naming a particularly strong XI. Despite some nervous moments, his side got the job done with Joao Palhinha and Brennan Johnson on target either side of an own goal forced by Wilson Odobert.

"First and foremost, happy with the win, happy with the clean sheet and happy that we are through to the next round. That was the aim," the Spurs boss said in his post-match press conference.

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"I think the first half was good. Controlled the game, created chances that we wanted and needed. I think we could have scored more goals in the first half actually. Got some big opportunities to Mathys Tel, Rodri and a few other situations that were dangerous.

"Second half was more disjointed. I think we threw the ball away too easily. The pressure was not top but also praise to Doncaster. They came very brave, very good to stretch us. So if the pressure is not perfect they made it difficult so praise to them as well."

Pedro Porro is likely to be the only Tottenham player who completed 90 minutes against the League One side, to also start this weekend having been named captain for the cup clash by Frank.

While Romero has played every minute in the Premier League, Porro is not too far behind and that certainly shows Frank's trust in him. Having been at the club for two-and-a-half years, it is very likely he is now looked at as an experienced member of the dressing room.

Though Frank is yet to confirm his leadership group - despite being pressed on the matter in several press conferences - Porro being in it seems highly likely given Frank's decisions.

It certainly seems as though Romero would welcome that addition alongside James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario, with a spot vacated by the departure of previous club captain Son Heung-min.

Posting to his own Instagramstory from Porro's post, he said: "My captain, of course Peter @pedroporro29_."

The Spain international had initially wrote to social media: "Very happy and proud to wear the captain's armband tonight. Another clean sheet and on to the next round. Thank you @spursofficial fans for the support as always."

Simons, Spence and Kevin Danso were among the Spurs stars to offer support in the replies.