Embattled Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou said his side still believes in his philosophy following their 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt, in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals.

Spurs’ poorest league season in decades has seen Postecoglou suffer constant criticism, with reports suggesting he could be sacked. However, Thursday’s result may have offered him a lifeline. Tottenham dug deep and controlled the game after going 1-0 before half-time through a Dominic Solanke penalty.