Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is facing ‘testing times’ after a challenging start to the season, with the initial positive spirit that marked the Greek-Australian tactician’s early days at the club now seemingly diminished,

Postecoglou took a significant risk by making eight changes from Sunday’s north London derby defeat, including a first appearance in a year for goalkeeper Fraser Forster, and his side were familiarly blunt in attack.

Ange Postecoglou has launched a staunch defence of Tottenham's Brennan Johnson as the Welshman struggles for form and consistency.