Ange Postecoglou has tended to play down the significance of the domestic cups at Tottenham, previously insisting that they were not a quick fix for the club's problems, but the head coach made no attempt to dismiss the potential impact of beating Liverpool on Thursday.

Richie Wellens has claimed that he wants Tottenham to keep Ange Postecoglou after mocking the Australian manager.

Angeball won plaudits early in Ange Postecoglous reign with Spurs but injuries and fatigue have taken their toll this term with a more conservative approach paying off at Brentford; watch Liverpool vs Tottenham on Thursday,