Kevin Danso scores as Spurs thump Charlton in EFL Cup

Tottenham Hotspur secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup second-round tie, advancing to the next stage of the competition. Austrian defender Kevin Danso, of Ghanaian descent, made an immediate impact after coming on as a substitute in the 65th minute. Danso scored Tottenham's third goal just four minutes after entering the game, heading in the ball with his first touch.

The Spurs midfielder opened the scoring in the 40th minute with a powerful strike, followed by Dominic Solanke doubling the lead in the 45th minute. Tottenham extended their lead to 3-0 shortly after halftime when Savinho added another goal. Ben Davies completed the scoring with a goal in the 87th minute, securing a comprehensive victory for the Premier League side.

Charlton's sole consolation came from Lloyd Jones in the 87th minute, but the result was ultimately decided by Tottenham's superior performance throughout the match.