Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says a return to the club to replace Ange Postecoglou is "not realistic".

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino played down speculation about a return to his former club Tottenham Hotspur after the Premier League side sacked Ange Postecoglou, saying it was not a realistic option at this stage.

Tottenham Hotspur has sacked manager Ange Postecoglou just over two weeks since he guided the club to the Europa League title, the club’s first trophy in 17 years and first European silverware in 41 years.

Min, Guglielmo Vicario, Dominic Solanke and Micky van de Ven have paid tribute to Ange Postecoglou following his dismissal on Friday. Postecoglou was sacked with the club saying a change was necessary in order "to compete on multiple fronts.

The Australian was sacked as Spurs head coach on Friday, with Brentford's Thomas Frank the leading contender to replace him.

Ange Postecoglou ended Spurs' 17-year trophy drought, but his 17th-place league finish was more than the club could bear.

Ange Postecoglou will walk away from Tottenham Hotspur with his pride and his reputation intact and his place in the club's heritage assured after a two-year stint in north London. Ending the club's 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League made sure of that.