Sleeves rolled up with hands on his hips, Cenk Tosun certainly looked the part.
And the Everton debutant did okay; he threw himself about, made sure the Tottenham defence knew he was there. Combative is probably the best way to describe him.
But how this Everton attack is in desperate need of some pace. Enter Theo Walcott.
Sam Allardyce confirmed the biggest unkept secret on Friday, admitting he wants to sign the Arsenal striker.