Postecoglou gave Dominic Solanke, who scored the decisive goal, a huge hug, while the rest of the squad lapped up the applause from the fans. It is the first time they have been united in months and Postecoglou had a rare smile etched across his face. That Spurs won without their injured captain, Son Heung-min, makes it even more impressive.

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Tottenham's James Maddison might not miss any time, manager Ange Postecoglou has suggested, despite the midfielder being forced off through injury on Thursday.