In a superb ‘lads, it’s Tottenham’ rant on Sky Sports, former England and Liverpool defender Carragher did not hold back, claiming that Accrington Stanley gave the Reds a tougher match in the FA Cup third round and that Postecoglou’s midfield three were a “disgrace”.

Tottenham Hotspur’s capitulation to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final was savaged by Sky Sports pundits, who accused them of having less threat than Accrington Stanley last month at Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a heavy defeat in their Carabao Cup semi-final and Ange Postecoglou's squad have come in for criticism.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "Liverpool were too good for us tonight. We didn't get into the game in the way we wanted to. We allowed them to get control of it. "When they get into a rhythm, we didn't give ourselves an opportunity to get a foothold in the game.

Ange Postecoglou says his Tottenham "did not give themselves a chance" of reaching the Carabao Cup Final in a meek 4-0 defeat at Liverpool on Thursday night. Leading 1-0 from the semi-final first leg,

Tottenham were second best in all aspects against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, as it lost 4-0 at Anfield. The manager didn't hold back with his post-match assessment.