Ange Postecoglou has defended his decision to substitute Lucas Bergvall and make several changes to his Tottenham side for their last-gasp victory over Coventry City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening. Spurs looked to be on the receiving end of an upset as Brandon Thomas-Asante put Coventry ahead in the second half.

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.

Tottenham's late turnaround secured a 2-1 win over Championship side Coventry to progress to the Carabao Cup fourth round and keep four trophies available to Ange Postecoglou in his pursuit of second-season silverware.