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Tottenham last won a European title in 1984

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven said his side are determined to end their trophy drought and achieve "beautiful things" at the club.

Spurs face Dutch side AZ Alkmaar on Thursday in the Europa League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ange Postecoglou's side could make it three wins from three in the competition this season as they go for a first piece of silverware since 2008.

"Of course we want to win a trophy," Van de Ven, 23, said. "That is something we all want and we are working towards every day."

Earlier this season Postecoglou said he "always wins things" in his second year in charge.

Postecoglou won the Australian title with both South Melbourne and Brisbane Roar, and the Japanese league with Yokohama F Marinos - all in his second season or second full season in charge.

"I think even if the gaffer didn't say this, we still had the same belief as a group," said Van de Ven, who spent time in the AZ Alkmaar academy.

"We all trust in the process and the system that the gaffer wants to play. We all trust in each other and we know we can achieve some beautiful things. Hopefully we can win a prize - that's a big thing for us."

Tottenham's last trophy was the 2008 League Cup - the only competition they have won in the 21st Century.