Tottenham Hotspur players wear a dejected look after their 1-2 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League last-16 second leg in London on Wednesday. Juventus won 4-3 on aggregate. Pic/AFP

Mauricio Pochettino dismissed as rubbish suggestions Tottenham had been taught a harsh lesson by Juventus following their elimination from the Champions League. The savvy Italians largely resisted Spurs' youth and energy before two goals in four second-half minutes secured a 2-1 victory at Wembley and the 4-3 aggregate advantage that took them into the competition's quarter-finals.