Postecoglou gave Dominic Solanke, who scored the decisive goal, a huge hug while the rest of the squad lapped up the applause from the fans. It is the first time they have been united in months and Postecoglou had a rare smile etched across his face. That Spurs won without their injured captain Son Heung-min makes it even more impressive.

Ange Postecoglou insisted winning Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final against Eintracht Frankfurt does not make him a better manager.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has been under the microscope for much of the season. The Australian has struggled to get his side firing on all cylinders in the Premier League, and a string of underwhelming performances in key fixtures has left fans feeling disillusioned.