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• Lack of ruthless edge frustrates Tottenham boss Postecoglou in Leicester draw

  Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou was left frustrated by his side's lack of ruthless edge as they were denied in a 1-1 draw against Leicester City on Monday.

  Spurs dominated for large periods in their Premier League opener at the King Power Stadium but had only Pedro Porro's first-half opener to show for their efforts.

  Jamie Vardy's second-half equaliser punished wasteful Spurs as debutant Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson and Richarlison all missed great chances for the visitors.

  Speaking to BBC Sport after the game, a disgruntled Postecoglou said: "It was a disappointing outcome for us. 

  "I thought we were excellent first half and controlled the game. Really dominant with our football but just wasteful in front of goal and the same in the second half and when that happens you keep the opposition in the game.

  "We created chances and weren't ruthless enough at other times lacking composure. It's stuff we need to fix. 

  "When you are so dominant you need to make sure it is reflected by the scoreline."

  Steve Cooper earned a point in his first game as Leicester boss since replacing now Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca in pre-season.

  It was 37-year-old and Foxes stalwart Vardy who did the damage, even though he missed a big chunk of pre-season due to injury.

  Cooper said it was not a difficult decision to start Leicester's long-term talisman after a conversation a few days ago.

  "It was a straightforward decision," he told Sky Sports.

  "Three days ago we were without an experienced striker. He just showed so much desire to play. 

  "Had it been on Saturday he probably wouldn't have played but luckily it wasn't. He did what he does."

• Juventus 3-0 Como: Bianconeri cruise to victory on Motta's debut

  Juventus beat newly promoted Como 3-0 in their Serie A opener at the Allianz Stadium on Monday as new coach Thiago Motta enjoyed a dream competitive debut with the club.

  Forward Samuel Mbangula put Juve in front in the 23rd minute with a fine solo effort, driving infield before firing the ball into the bottom corner.

  The Bianconeri then extended their lead in first-half stoppage time through winger Timothy Weah, who lashed home from a Kenan Yildiz cutback as the ball bounced in off the inside of the bar.

  Youngster Andrea Cambiaso then added a third from distance just before full-time after Dusan Vlahovic had gone close on several occasions.

  Juve, who finished third behind champions Inter and Milan last season to secure their return to the Champions League, next travel to Verona on August 26. 

  Data Debrief: Motta's men dominate 

  Juventus' victory was their 60th on the opening matchday of a Serie A season, the most of any club in the competition's history. That includes eight wins in their last nine such games (one draw).

  While hopes were high that Como – under the management of Cesc Fabregas – could take the game to their hosts, Motta's side were in control throughout.

  They did not concede a single shot on target for the second time in Serie A this calendar year, previously doing so in a goalless draw with Milan in April.

   

• Half-time chat inspired Leicester revival in Spurs draw, says Vardy

  Jamie Vardy says a little half-time chat inspired Leicester City to earn a draw against Tottenham after he felt they showed the visitors too much respect in the first half.

  The veteran striker, 37, netted a second-half equaliser as Premier League new boys Leicester earned a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium on Monday.

  Leicester were completely outclassed in a first half in which Spurs were unlucky to only have Pedro Porro's header to show for their efforts.

  But Vardy's goal changed the momentum and earned last season's Championship victors a point in Steve Cooper's first game in charge.

  Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Vardy said: "We just had a little chat between ourselves at half-time. 

  "Tottenham are a really good team but we have them too much respect and we started getting after them and it changed the momentum.

  "We said when it got to 40 minutes make sure you go in not conceding any more. We'll take the point and move on now."

  Vardy missed a lot of pre-season through injury but put in a good shift for his side and missed a great one-on-one chance to win it before being withdrawn after 79 minutes.

  "I was as fit as a fiddle until I got to about 65 minutes, if I'm honest," Vardy added.

  "I wouldn't say I am doing anything differently playing-wise. Probably adapted a bit by dropping in but I think the main thing is I am looking after myself recovery-wise to the maximum."