Stoke boss Mark Hughes praised the impact of substitutes Stephen Ireland and Joselu after his side battled back to draw 2-2 at Tottenham.
Eric Dier and Nacer Chadli looked to have put Spurs on course for their first win of the season but Marko Arnautovic's 78th-minute penalty and Mame Biram Diouf's header ensured Stoke left White Hart Lane with a point.
Hughes has now led Stoke to two wins and a draw in his three meetings with Spurs and the Welshman was delighted with the impact of his subs, with Ireland and Joselu both playing a part in the Potters' goals.
"At 2-0 it was a big ask for us but it's fair to say we had a discussion at half-time," Hughes said.
"We didn't allow Tottenham to have much easy possession in their own half, we affected the rhythm of their play and the introductions of Stephen and Joselu gave us ball retention in the key areas.
"If we had had 10 or 15 more minutes maybe we would have won it but given the circumstances we're delighted to have come back and got a point out the game."
Stoke lost their opener 1-0 to Liverpool, and Hughes added: "It's important for confidence to get our first point early on in the new season. We've been able to do that and we have been pleased with what we have produced in the last two games.
"It hasn't been an easy start with Liverpool and Tottenham but all-in-all we are happy, especially with the performances we have produced in both games."