Ange Postecoglou saluted his leaders after Tottenham kept their season alive with a 3-2 aggregate win over AZ Alkmaar to reach the Europa League quarter-finals.The pressure was on Spurs and Postecoglou after a 1-0 loss in the last-16 first leg in Alkmaar,

Ange Postecoglou is confident Tottenham will benefit from the Europa League schedule, which leaves a month before the quarter-final tie against Eintracht Frankfurt.Spurs booked their place in the last-eight,

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou said he has no regrets saying he always wins a trophy in his second season at a club as the North London side looks to overturn a first leg deficit at home against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.

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 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.

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.