Can Spurs react to 'worst defeat' quickly?

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has had two weeks to stew over his "worst defeat" after a second-half collapse away at Brighton just before the international break.

Having gone 2-0 up in the first half, the Australian saw his side fall to a 3-2 defeat at the Amex Stadium.

Next up is a London derby against West Ham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and supporters will demand an improvement in results, at the back and in their record at set-pieces.

Postecoglou does not seem under much internal pressure in the immediate, with managers like Erik ten Hag and Gary O’Neil looking more vulnerable.

Externally though, anger could grow if Spurs do not improve before the next international break.

Postecoglou is likely to be asked about:

• the reaction in training to the most recent defeat,

• how he felt seeing Dominic Solanke return to the England squad,

• about his assistant Ryan Mason having an interview with Anderlecht,

• his reaction to Thomas Tuchel being appointed England manager,

• the fitness of Son Heung-min, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert and Lucas Bergvall.

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