As their season spiraled out of control due to a months-long injury crisis, Ange Postecoglou always had the cup competitions to point to as a reason for optimism. Then, they went out of the League Cup in the semifinals and the FA Cup just days later.

Matt Verri. 90+3 mins: Gray with a cynical foul, AZ free-kick in the Spurs half. Up come the red shirts... Tottenham 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (agg

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou said he has no regrets saying he always wins a trophy in his second season at a club as the North London side looks to overturn a first leg deficit at home against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.

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Ange Postecoglou said it is "no coincidence" that his side are improving now they have some key players back from injury, following their win over AZ Alkmaar.