The Dawgs put on a show here, as if they had something to prove. They started strongly when Bellerin they-all-counted one in from a set-piece scramble and responded admirably to a hefty whack by Correa – who later went on to hit a second. Os Patos’ defence just didn’t seem capable of dealing with the visitors’ energetic forwards and wing-backs. Though Larghi’s side were adventurous enough, they looked a level below as Alba plundered two goals and Vardy one.

By DCI Elspeth Lubricant