Jan Vertonghen accepts that Tottenham’s 3-0 demolition of Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie makes it hard for them to play the underdog card.
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Tottenham ‘heroes’ have earned a few days off, says Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino will reward Tottenham’s players with some time off after they put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino: My players are heroes
Mauricio Pochettino hailed Tottenham’s “heroes” after his side blew away Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Tottenham dismantle Dortmund to gain upper hand in Champions League tie
Tottenham put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals after a thrilling second-half performance saw them beat Borussia Dortmund 3-0 in the last-16 first leg at Wembley.
5 talking points ahead of Tottenham’s Champions League tie with Borussia Dortmund
Tottenham continue their Champions League campaign when Borussia Dortmund visit Wembley in the last-16 first leg on Wednesday.
Mauricio Pochettino not surprised by Jadon Sancho’s development at Dortmund
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is not surprised to see Jadon Sancho hit the heights for Borussia Dortmund this season.
Lloris warns Tottenham improvements are needed for Dortmund clash
Hugo Lloris saved Tottenham against Leicester, but the captain knows he will not be able to repeat the feat if his side defend the same against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday.
5 talking points ahead of this week’s Champions League action
The Champions League returns this week with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in last-16 action.
Pochettino perplexed by booking for Son going down
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was left perplexed by Michael Oliver’s decision to book Son Heung-min for diving in his side’s 3-1 win over Leicester.
Tottenham outfox Leicester to maintain title bid as Vardy misses from spot
Tottenham kept themselves in the Premier League title race with a 3-1 win over Leicester, who saw Jamie Vardy miss a penalty with his first touch of the game.
Focus is on Leicester despite looming Champions League clash, insists Pochettino
Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino insists all eyes are on Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Leicester – despite a looming Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.
Sissoko confident Spurs have what it takes to win the Premier League title
Moussa Sissoko insists Tottenham can end their trophy drought by winning the Premier League.
Pochettino says his ‘wish, hope and dream’ is to finish season in new stadium
Mauricio Pochettino insists he would happily make the move to Tottenham’s new stadium for the final Premier League game of the season – even if the title was on the line.
Pochettino casts doubt over Spurs stadium switch before season ends
Mauricio Pochettino feels it will be “tough” for Tottenham to complete the move to their new stadium before the end of the season.
New Tottenham stadium not ready to host Arsenal in March
Tottenham will play their Premier League match against local rivals Arsenal at Wembley on March 2 as the wait to move into the club’s new stadium goes on.
Winks delighted to have played so many games for Tottenham this season
Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks is thrilled that he has been able to feature so regularly for Spurs this season after banishing concerns over an ankle injury.
The ankle feels great at the moment – Kane upbeat over injury progress
Tottenham striker Harry Kane is ready to step up his recovery from injury.
Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs are full of belief
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says no one outside of the club believed they could be title challengers this season.
Mauricio Pochettino praises Tottenham after another late show
Mauricio Pochettino felt his Tottenham side were worthy of their late winner against Newcastle before insisting he will not be cheering on rivals Arsenal when they meet fellow title hopefuls Manchester City on Sunday.
Son Heung-min the hero as Tottenham break down Newcastle resistance
Son Heung-min again came to Tottenham’s rescue as he struck a late winner to send his side second in the Premier League after a 1-0 success over Newcastle.