Emmanuel Adebayor scored on his debut to help earn Tottenham their first Barclays Premier League win of the campaign against Wolves at Molineux.

The on-loan Manchester City player broke the deadlock midway through the second half after collecting a pass from another Tottenham newcomer in Scott Parker.

After an even opening 45 minutes, Tottenham were the better side in the second period and Jermain Defoe doubled their lead.

Spurs fans may take time to warm to Adebayor after his spell at Arsenal but more of these decisive sort of contributions will surely win them over.

A clean sheet would also have delighted Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp after conceding eight goals in the opening two games, and there was an assured display from the recalled Ledley King at centre-back.

Parker set up an early chance for Defoe after dispossessing Karl Henry 30 yards from the Wolves goal but the England striker's shot was deflected wide.

Spurs were initially the more threatening and twice came close to taking the lead within a few seconds.

First Wayne Hennessey did well to deny Adebayor at close range and the follow-up effort from Niko Kranjcar was cleared off the line by Roger Johnson.

Wolves hit back and Brad Friedel had to be alert to beat out a powerful drive from former Spurs player Jamie O'Hara after Richard Stearman had caught Kranjcar in possession.

The Spurs goalkeeper then excelled in turning a low curling shot from Henry around the post at full stretch after a powerful run by the midfielder.