5 talking points as Spurs recover to earn point at Brentford on return to action

Tottenham launched a remarkable second-half comeback to claim a point at Brentford on Boxing Day, having fallen two goals behind in the first-half.

In their first Premier League game back after the World Cup, Antonio Conte 's men were left rattled by the Bees, with Vitaly Janelt putting the hosts ahead after just 15 minutes. Ivan Toney added a second after the break, by capitalising on poor defending to tap-in after a corner.

England captain Harry Kane got over his Word Cup disappointment by pulling one back, before Pierre-Emile Højbjerg was left free to score the equaliser six minutes later. Here, Mirror Football looks at five of the biggest talking points from the Brentford Community Stadium.

1. Conte's comeback men

Having appeared to be dead and buried with 30 minutes to play, Tottenham launched a remarkable comeback to claim a draw. It was the third time Spurs have fought back from going at least a goal down in their last four Premier League games.

Having claimed wins over Bournemouth and Leeds United, they were forced to settle for a draw this time around. But the manner of their fightback will certainly please boss Antonio Conte, who will have launched a furious hairdryer at half-time.

The visitors were a totally different team in the second period, with Harry Kane starting the comeback for his side. While they were second best before the break, Brentford could not deal with them in the second-half.

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2. Bees utilise break

While Tottenham saw their players feature heavily in the World Cup, many of the Brentford squad stayed in London during the tournament. And boss Thomas Frank clearly used the break to full effect.

Frank's tactical plan ensured his side dominated for much of the game, grabbing a deserved goal through Janelt. The Bees' pressing left Spurs unsettled, with the visitors mainly restricted to panicked long balls as a result of the relentless pressure.

That was easy for Brentford to deal with, ensuring they kept up the pressure. Another aspect of their preparation was with their set-pieces, with the hosts showing pieces of invention which left Spurs unsure what to do.

3. Tottenham's defensive problems continue

Expectations were high at Tottenham entering the season, but they are now back in a battle to finish in the top four. At the heart of their issues has been a dire defensive record, with those problems rearing their ugly head again on Boxing Day.

Janelt's early goal means that Conte's side have not kept a clean sheet since October 15 and they have conceded more than any other side in the top six. Spurs started with a back three of Eric Dier, Clement Langlet and Japhet Tanganga against the Bees.

But they were opened up time and time again by the Bees, who were able to create several clear-cut chances. Long balls in particular proved to be a problem as they struggled to deal with Ivan Toney's partnership with Bryan Mbeumo.

4. Kane buries World Cup woes

Harry Kane's World Cup ended in heartbreak with a missed penalty against France in the quarter-finals. Those woes looked like they would continue at Brentford, with the striker failing to have an impact in the first-half

With 35 minutes gone, he had the fewest touches of any player on the pitch, including the two goalkeepers. When he did get on the ball, his attempts to bring his team-mates into play failed to come off.

But he came alive after the break, having a big shout for a penalty turned down three minutes before Toney's goal. He finally did get on the scoresheet though, brilliantly heading in Lenglet's cross with 25 minutes to play, and almost grabbing the winner with another header which came back off the crossbar.

5. Toney celebrates milestone

The Boxing Day clash with Tottenham marked Ivan Toney's 50th appearance in the Premier League. It was a milestone he celebrated in style, with a dominant performance up-front for the Bees.

Having played a role in Janelt's opener, the striker then got on the scoresheet himself in the second-half. He stayed alert in the box to fire in Christian Nørgaard's flicked header from close range and score the Bees' second.