Martin 'relieved' after rout

The victory went some way to easing pressure on the Dutchman after Spurs lost to Sunderland and Everton earlier in the week.

"It's a relief for everybody," said Jol after the win. "It's horrendous when you play two games in this sort of industry and you can't get a result. It's the pressure you put on yourself."

Steed Malbranque got the ball rolling with an early brace at White Hart Lane to put Spurs in total control, with Jermaine Jenas and Darren Bent completing victory. Malbranque scored the opener in the second minute, curling inside the post from the edge of the area after Jenas' quick free-kick.

Jol was pleased with the response after their dismal week, adding: "If you don't have that sort of reaction you may as well go home.

"If you can do better you have to show that. It's a normal thing because they are professional but it's a pleasing thing because if you don't have that you have no chance."

Malbranque doubled the lead in the sixth minute, curling into the far corner to have Spurs fans chanting Jol's name.

"They showed me they wanted to do well for the supporters, that is the main thing, and the fans showed that they are right behind us," Jol said.

Jenas added the third in the 14th minute, stealing the ball off Andy Todd before ending a 40-yard run with a neat finish. Jol felt Jenas, who was left out of the England squad this week, was the man of the match.

"You have to show people that you are mentally and physically strong, and Jenas did that," he said.