Spurs’ first goal was contentious after striker Solanke appeared to kick through the back of Marc Guehi’s leg.

The striker was involved in a car crash on Tuesday.

Frank watched Dominic Solanke mark his first start of the season with a goal to ease the pressure on the Spurs boss.

Ulrik Saltnes’ 83rd-minute goal for Bodo has set up an intriguing second-leg tie in Norway next Thursday.

Spurs made a move for Dominic Solanke after he scored 21 times in the 2023-24 season for Bournemouth.

Villa looked to be heading for a shock defeat on the south coast until Watkins pounced on substitute Moussa Diaby’s cross.

Eddie Howe, who was the Cherries manager the last time they beat Newcastle in 2017, saw his side’s seven-match unbeaten Premier League run end.