Beth England doubled her Women's Super League goal tally for the season from two to four during the win over Everton
Two goals from Tottenham captain Beth England earned Spurs victory over Everton in the Women's Super League.
England netted in each half to give Robert Vilahamn's side their third WSL victory of the season, all of which have come at home.
A powerful 20-yard finish from Toffees defender Sara Holmgaard briefly levelled up the match in the first half, but England's clinical penalty soon after the break restored the hosts' lead.
Everton looked to make the early breakthrough with experienced midfielder Melissa Lawley, who from 35 yards tested Tottenham goalkeeper and WSL debutant Eleanor Heeps.
From then, it was largely all about England. After steering three headers wide, she found the breakthrough from close range midway through the first half.
Clare Hunt's header at the end of a well-worked corner routine was saved by Courtney Brosnan, but the ball travelled only as far as England, who raced ahead of Everton's defenders to fire home.
Tottenham continued to dominate and Brosnan was forced into further saves to keep out Hayley Raso and Jess Naz.
In response to Tottenham's domination, Everton boss Brian Sorensen boldly opted to make a double substitution in the 37th minute.
The double switch was followed by a near-instant leveller. Katja Snoeijs' pass found the run of Everton left-back Holmgaard who charged towards goal and fired into the top left corner.
Spurs regained the lead early in the second half from the penalty spot. Referee Amy Fearn awarded a penalty for a shirt pull on Amanda Nilden from Toni Payne. Although Brosnan dived the right way, England struck her effort expertly into the roof of the net.
Everton came closest to a second equaliser through substitute Veatriki Sarri, whose effort from the edge of the penalty area sailed across goal and wide.
Spurs almost added a third in stoppage time when teenage substitute Lenna Gunning-Williams was put through on goal, but her strike could not beat Brosnan.
Three points for Spurs lifts them to sixth in the table, four points clear of the bottom four. Everton remain 10th, only a point clear of West Ham and Leicester City.
