Ange Postecoglou delivered a forceful response to some strong questioning ahead of Tottenham's Europa League tie with AZ Alkmaar.

Progress to the final in Bilbao, and even a first European trophy since 1984, would be vindication for the whole Postecoglou era at the club

Ange Postecoglou said it is "no coincidence" that his side are improving now they have some key players back from injury, following their win over AZ Alkmaar.

Ange Postecoglou has backed his Tottenham squad to continue to shut out outside noise after they made a “significant step” in their quest to salvage this season. Postecoglou masterminded a 3-1 win over AZ Alkmaar on Thursday to send Spurs through to the Europa League quarter-finals and keep their campaign alive.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou lamented his squad’s mindset and lack of aggression in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 clash against AZ on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur have overturned a first-leg defeat to secure progression in the Europa League, with key players making starts after recovering from injuries that have blighted their season - and some fans in the football.