Aaron Lennon was used as a substitute for Spurs seven times in total during his debut season for the club. Only twice did his late introduction sway the balance in Tottenham's favour.
Joe Lovejoy in The Sunday Times wrote, ‘when it comes to his choice of wingers, Eriksson deserves praise, not criticism. Aaron Lennon's pace will make him a potential matchwinner against defenders tiring in the summer sun. Similarly, Stewart Downing is another good choice on the left.'
Lennon played a part in the winning goal against Blackburn after coming on a substitute in the 3-2 win at White Hart Lane in March. After replacing Edgar Davids close to the hour mark, the visitors equalised for the second time in the game, but Lennon's cross soon found Mido who netted the winning goal.
It maintained a five-point advantage over Arsenal when both sides had ten games of the campaign to go.
Blackburn recovered from the slightly harsh defeat to hold on to the last UEFA Cup qualification place. Martin Jol pinpointed the effect Lennon's introduction had on the outcome. He told the official website after the game: "When we had the chance to break and play on the counter attack, especially in the second half, we were sloppy until Aaron Lennon came on which gave us an outlet. We had played a bit narrow in midfield until then and he wanted to attack the spaces so I was pleased with him."
Lennon was an unused substitute in the next game, a home defeat to Chelsea, but he started all nine of Tottenham's remaining league fixtures in which he also scored his first two goals for the club.
Responding to the news Lennon would be joining him at the World Cup with England, teammate Michael Carrick added:
Davids, who acted as Lennon's mentor in the early stage of the season said: "He had a good run, then he had some difficulties (including a spell out injured and a modicum of homesickness) which was normal for a young player. Coming back stronger and sharper made him a better player." (The Observer)