NEW CASTLE — Cristian Romero scored a dramatic overhead kick deep into stoppage time yesterday as struggling Spurs battled to a 2-2 draw against Newcastle, easing the growing pressure on manager Thomas Frank.

Eddie Howe’s team will be kicking themselves after twice letting their lead slip on home turf but Frank will breathe a sigh of relief after three straight defeats in all competitions.

Newcastle looked the more dangerous team for most of the game and limited the visitors to just two shots on target, both of which were converted by captain fantastic Romero.

First, the Argentine produced a fine diving header in the 78th minute to cancel out Newcastle substitute Bruno Guimaraes’ second-half opener.

That appeared to have been in vain as Anthony Gordon, another substitute, put the home side back ahead from the penalty spot eight minutes later.

But Romero scored his second in the 95th minute when his scuffed shot somehow sneaked through a knot of players and into Aaron Ramsdale’s net, leaving Newcastle scratching their heads.

The result leaves Spurs 11th in the Premier League, two places above Newcastle.

Tottenham manager Frank, already under pressure in his first season in charge of the London club, told Sky Sports the performance “showed fantastic mentality and character”.

“Every team needs that. It is fair to say it has been a tough week, fourth game in 10 days, third away game,” he said.

“St James’ Park is always a difficult place to come. Last 60 minutes I am very happy with that performance overall. The ability to react to setbacks was great.”