Tottenham’s Europa League story is one of early glory and long droughts, marked by iconic nights and near-misses that still haunt fans dreaming of a return to European triumph.

"I certainly feel like there is some growth there. We can take this club to where it needs to be," he said ahead of the Europa League final.

The last time Tottenham Hotspur won a European trophy it proved to be manager Keith Burkinshaw's last game in charge and as the club arrive in Bilbao for Wednesday's Europa League final against Manchester United,