Player Ratings: Tottenham 3-1 Wigan

Did nothing in the first half because nothing was asked of him. Had a couple of simple saves to make in the second but could do nothing about Wigan's deflected goal.

Calm and composed at the back, dealt with most that was required and was very unlucky not to score from one of two Van der Vaart corners.

Maybe losing a bit of pace but King still has the nous to provide stern cover at the back. Could do little with the goal Spurs conceded but will no doubt be disappointed.

Began with his usual detail of marauding up and down the right flank and stuck to his task encouragingly, providing a useful outlet for the midfield.

Not his best game but was as composed as ever and provided a decent outlet on the left. Was lucky to escape punishment for a studs-up challenge on Di Santo

I seem to say this every week but he was full of energy and kept Spurs ticking along nicely. Put few passes astray and was rabid in the tackle.

Started well and provided a couple of chances through well-taken corners but was replaced after 31 minutes with a calf injury as Livermore came on.

Majestic display from Tottenham's little artist. His superb vision created the first goal with a fine pass over the Wigan defence. Showed great reactions to latch onto a deflected clearance to slot low and hard past Al-Habsi for Spurs' second goal.

Started off on the right flank but drifted inside to good effect. Had one early chance in the box to shoot but opted for the dummy before cutting back to Modric who blazed over. Popped up on the wide left again to curl his effort into Al-Habsi's hands. Second half saw him come into his own as he began to dictate play despite some hefty challenges.

Guilty of a couple of missed chances inside the box but his presence is of great benefit to Spurs. The movement and ability to link with the midfield is always welcome. Made way for Lancaster.

There was always going to be a lot for him to do tonight and he started superbly, denying Kaboul's close-range header.

Tried to lead by example but his the resilience required from a back five was not evident. Not in the greatest of form and it showed.

Was part of a defensive-minded Wigan side but didn't cover himself in glory for the third goal, which came far too easily for Spurs. Boyce could have protected Ben Watson better in that instance.

Did his best to provide width and initially coped well with Bale. However, the third goal came from his flank when he was too slow to close down Assou-Ekotto

Played on the left side of the three centre-backs and was probably the best of the trio. Wasn't directly at fault for any of the goals, in my opinion, though certainly unlucky to see his interception deflect back off Jordi Gomez and into Modric's path for the second goal.

Did his best alongside Watson to provide some cover but found the going tough with the rapidity of Spurs' movement in midfield. Did clear one Kaboul header off the line early on.

Similarly did his best to snuff out Modric and co. but ultimately it proved a fruitless task. Was replaced late on by Crusat after he was guilty of allowing Bale too much space for the third goal.

Played from the left and had Wigan's best chance, shooting over from the edge of the box. Also struggled.

Was the unfortunate body in the way of Caldwell's clearance that led to Modric's goal. Struggled to get on the ball and was subbed on 70 minutes.

Not the best debut for the Chilean. He looked composed on the ball but his positioning was found wanting for the opening goal.