Progress to the final in Bilbao, and even a first European trophy since 1984, would be vindication for the whole Postecoglou era at the club

Tottenham face AZ Alkmaar in Europa League last 16 with first leg away on Thursday; ex-Spurs midfielder Jamie OHara: AZ Alkmaar is the biggest game of Ange Postecoglous career; Sky Sports Paul Merson:

Tottenham will welcome back Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke for tonight’s Europa League last-16 first-leg clash against AZ Alkmaar. However, Ange Postecoglou will be without Dejan Kulusevski, who is sidelined with a foot injury.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is unlikely to return before the international break at the end of the month, Ange Postecoglou has said.