Postecoglou led Spurs to their first piece of silverware since 2008 with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the all-English Europa League final last month. Though that success in Bilbao - which was celebrated with an open-top bus parade in north London two days later - may not be enough for the Australian tactician to keep his job.

For weeks, uncertainty has loomed over North London. Ange Postecoglou’s future at Tottenham Hotspur is under serious scrutiny as the club deliberates on whether to continue with the Australian at the helm.