The Spurs boss has come under fire at times in recent months for his insistence that he always wins a trophy in his second season, and many believed his chance of silverware through the Carabao Cup was over when his side were drawn against league leaders Liverpool in the semi-final.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou expressed concerns about the rapid changes in football due to VAR, emphasising the importance of preserving the sport's sanctity. He questioned the enthusiasm for technological advancements,

Don’t forget 17-year-old Luka Vuskovic – the highest-scoring teenager in Europe’s top 10 leagues – is coming in the summer. Wilson Odobert is 20. Radu Dragusin, Pape Matar Sarr and Destiny Udogie are still 22, Brennan Johnson and Micky van de Ven 23.