This is the case for the defence of Ange Postecoglou although given Tottenham Hotspur have conceded 16 goals in their last six Premier League matches – including three against an Everton side who had only scored 15 times in their previous 20 league games – that may not be the wisest choice of words right now.

Tottenham have been warned that handing interim control of the club back to Ryan Mason would be 'hugely embarrassing' but there is an admission from a journalist that there is a 'lack of available managers' who they'd want.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar to address their injury crisis.