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.

Tottenham Hotspur may well be in the market for a new manager before too long. Indeed, Ange Postecoglou is likely to be sacked at the end of the season after dragging Spurs down to being a bottom-half side this term. Tottenham have a few managerial targets in mind – Marco Silva has been linked to Spurs lately.

Rotation certain for visit of Nottingham Forest after Frankfurt exertions as Europa League semi-final tie against Bodo/Glimt looms