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.

Ange Postecoglou says he stands by his comment about "always" winning a trophy in his second season and suggested his words have been twisted by his critics "for their own purposes". Postecoglou's Tottenham face a fight to keep their hopes of silverware for the campaign alive in Thursday's Europa League last-16 decider against AZ Alkmaar.

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Ange Postecoglou urged Tottenham to embrace the pressure of their Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar as the Australian refused to back down from his boast that he always wins a trophy in his second season.

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou, when asked if this Europa League win could be the turning point of his season, said he is not bothered by what's said on the outside and that he's always encouraged by his players.

Ange Postecoglou remains firm on his trophy comments as Tottenham face an uphill battle to secure Europa League crown.