Jan Vertonghen's Decline Represents Tottenham's Desperate Need for a Squad Overhaul

​Is it obvious to compare Jose Mourinho's 54th minute substitution of Jan Vertonghen against Southampton to George taking Lenny 'out back' in Of Mice and Men? Yes. Yes it is. But that's why it works. As the Belgian left the pitch behind Hugo Lloris' goal - a good 60-second trudge away from the Spurs bench - he was warmly applauded by supporters as he passed them by, unaware of just how deeply affected the centre-back was by his performance and subsequent subbing. Jan Vertonghen's long trudge... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/