Tottenham star James Maddison has called on criticism to be aimed his direction instead Spurs' young stars. Ange Postecoglou faces a huge battle in the final weeks of the 2024/25 season as he fights to drag his side into the top half of the Premier League table in the run-in.

Facing a 1-0 deficit after a dreadful first-leg performance, Tottenham hit back to go in front in the tie through goals from Wilson Odobert and Maddison in Thursday's second leg. Peer Koopmeiners made it 2-2 on aggregate just past the hour mark, but Odobert – who had not scored for Spurs until Thursday – grabbed his brace to send them through.

Tottenham Hotspur will face AZ Alkmaar in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16 tie, and a draw is not an option for them. Spurs lost 1-0 in the first leg and they need a strong