James Maddison admitted Tottenham mentally collapsed in the second half to lose 3-2 at Brighton. Spurs built a two-goal lead in the first half at the Amex after goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison. However, a second-half collapse saw Brighton score three goals to take all three points on Sunday.

James Maddison scored at Brighton on Sunday after Brennan Johnson’s opener but Tottenham somehow collapsed to lose 3-2 in a baffling display on the South Coast

James Maddison looked back to his best at the weekend for Tottenham against Brentford. The midfielder absolutely ran the show against the Bees, and it looks as though the England international is back to his best. Maddison, at his best, can be one of Tottenham’s most influential players, but, this season, the midfielder has blown hot and cold.

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou described his team's second-half collapse in the 3-2 loss at Brighton as “unacceptable” and “as bad as it gets.” Spurs conceded three goals in an 18-minute span soon after halftime in a meltdown that might be familiar to the club's fans.

The failure by Micky van de Ven or Destiny Udogie to cut out the cross led to Minteh’s opener. Then Rutter was free to receive Mitoma’s pass and run through on goal with no opposition. Worst of all was the third when Udogie failed to stop Rutter’s cross from the right, then Welbeck jumped above Cristian Romero in the box.

Brighton had the last laugh over James Maddison following his darts celebration during their stunning comeback win against Tottenham. The Spurs midfielder had put his team further ahead on the south coast with a cool finish after Brennan Johnson's opener.