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We asked for your views on what might be going under the radar at Tottenham.

Here are some of your comments:

Kevin: Youth! We have a lot of exciting youngsters on loan and coming through the youth set-up. They mainly appear to be attacking players (Adewole, Lehane, Williams-Barnet, Donley, Moore), though notably Josh Keeley has kept 14 clean sheets for Leyton Orient this year. Let's give them an opportunity in the final few dead rubbers and in pre-season, and at the same time shift out some of those so-called senior professionals that aren't performing.

Mark: The lack of game time for Mikey Moore is an issue. Postecoglou hasn't got the faintest idea what his best team is and has tried Johnson, Son, Tel, Richarlison, Odebert and Werner wide left, but seems to have forgotten the promise Moore has shown there. If Postecoglou is going to show such complete disregard for the league, surely playing our best youngster would make the most sense - especially over Tel, who is on loan and unlikely to be bought.

Tom: Just how bad Romero has been this season. Yes, he's been injured a lot but he has been nothing short of woeful in most games, even prior to his injury. He's looked nothing like a World Cup winner. He's been positionally terrible and his decision making continues to leave a lot to be desired - watch the Newcastle game before he gets injured, it's dire. It's no wonder Van de Ven got injured when he was having to cover more ground with his partner never where he should be. Banking on either Madrid club buying him in summer, and bringing in Marc Guehi would be ideal.

Mike: Daniel Levy should put his hand in his pocket, not clap them together for NFL matches and Beyonce concerts, and buy some decent players as he will need them if we, by some miracle, win the Europa League and play in the Champions League next season. We wouldn't want to be embarrassed by making an early exit from it. This might ruin the good reputation that we haven't got since Mr Pochettino was dispensed with.

Anff: Levy and ENIC are the problems. Until recently, I was a staunch defender of them, largely for rescuing us from the dire drudge of the late 90s thanks in no small part to Sugar. But now I have to agree they are only interested in Tottenham the product and not the Tottenham the football club with its rich and proud history. If you can't or won't back your ever-growing list of managers then it's time to sell up and get out before you sully your reputation and all that you have actually achieved for us. He says he's a fan of Spurs, well prove it and go please.

Robert: While it would be great to finally win a proper trophy I can see no point in qualifying for the Champions League while Levy is in charge of the finances. We've seen how thin the squad is and we know he won't invest (not transfer fees) and pay proper wages for proper players.

Ange Postecoglou is still very much under the microscope, especially after a 1-1 draw against fellow strugglers West Ham on Sunday which left his side stuck in 16th place in the Premier League.

However, Spurs take a 3-1 lead to Bodo/Glimt for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday, with the winners of that tournament qualifying for next season's Champions League.

So we know what has been being talked about. But you know your club best, so we want you to give us a peek behind the scenes and tell us one thing no-one is talking about at Tottenham, but really should be.

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Ali Speechly
Fan writer

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As Ange Postecoglou justifiably rotated his squad against West Ham on Sunday, it occurred to me: isn't it a relief to finally have even the semblance of strength in depth?

Obviously, the Premier League table is not really worth a glance for Spurs fans this close to the finish line of such a bleak domestic season. Everyone's focus – manager, players and fans alike – is on the Europa League. And rightly so.

However, there are still domestic league games left to play and, even if the results seem inconsequential in this campaign, it is better to make a good account of yourself than completely capitulate.

This means the overall squad is more important now than ever. After such an injury-ravaged season - including months without a bench made up of more than teenagers - could it be that everything is coming together just in time for European glory?

While James Maddison's injury is disappointing, Dejan Kulusevski and Pape Matar Sarr are more than adequate replacements. Maddison had a great game on Thursday night, but has been inconsistent for large parts of this season, so I am hopeful his absence will not prove too costly.

The more significant loss – and someone who, should we get there, deserved to play in the Europa League final – is Lucas Bergvall. His injury feels ironic and inevitable. This is what happens when a teenager has to play more games than anticipated because he is covering for other injured players.

So clearly there is still a lot of work to be done in building a squad that is strong enough to challenge consistently in multiple competitions.

However, given we have somehow managed to get to the brink of a European final this season, it feels comforting that there are finally stronger options available.

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Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton believes there is no reason why former Spurs captain would rule out finishing his career in north London, especially now he has got his hands on his first - long awaited - major trophy with Bayern Munich.

Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club: ""Why not? He loves Tottenham.

"If Harry Kane goes back they would improve on this season in the Premier League, wouldn't they?

"Now he's won a team trophy he might think it's time to come back and finish his career at Tottenham."

Kane scored 213 goals in 320 Premier League games, leaving him 48 behind Alan Shearer's all-time record.

Perhaps surpassing that record would be an incentive to return one day.

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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League draw between West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur.

Here are some of your comments:

Paul: In terms of quality, it was quite possibly the worst game I've ever seen. Neither side could put more than two passes together, and the number of fouls totally spoiled whatever flow there was to the game. Let's hope we can get the proper side on the pitch on Thursday because this team would get hammered by Bodo/Glimt. The only redeeming thing from this game is that nobody was injured.

Tristen: To be expected, a muted performance. It was played with no intensity from either side. No Spurs player did anything of note - they seemed to play like they didn't want an injury, just in case they get a chance to play on Thursday. It's make-or-break time.

Craig: Pretty non-descript performance, yet again soft goal conceded, by very poor goalkeeping from Guglielmo Vicario. Not many chances created, and it really was a game of two teams at the bottom of the table. Any players hoping to impress to get into the side for the second leg failed miserably.

Tom: Pathetic, dull, meaningless, boring London derby. I've seen better in the park. The sooner this season ends, the sooner Ange Postecoglou's reign will be over, and next season won't be so humiliating.

David: So, so ordinary in just about every department. I know Ange is resting players for the Bodo game, but it was like watching Sunday morning on Hackney Marshes. Mikey Moore put in a good showing, but for too short a time.

Neil: Didn't lose, but it amazes me how Ange still only starts his favourites. Can't wait for him to either be sacked or walk in a few weeks' time.

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Adwaidh Rajan
BBC Sport journalist

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Ange Postecoglou's team selection in the 1-1 draw against West Ham on Sunday did not hide the fact that Premier League is not his biggest priority during the final weeks of the season.

Only Guglielmo Vicario, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison kept their places from the 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-final first-leg tie.

With a tricky return leg in Norway coming up next and the European competition their only remaining chance of salvaging a dismal season, the Spurs boss cannot be faulted for his choices.

However, the much-changed visitors struggled against the Hammers, especially in the second half, and were lucky to come away with a point as Vicario kept out Jarrod Bowen's header late on.

Their effort was still enough to end a three-game losing streak in the league - a positive they will hope to build on further by reaching the Europa League final later in the week.

Spurs were outscored 11-4 in defeats to Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Wolves in three previous Premier League outings, so Postecoglou would have been pleased to see a whole new backline of Archie Gray, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies and Djed Spence standing up to a resurgent Hammers in the second half.

They will now hope to finish the job against the Norwegian side on Thursday and move another step closer to a first silverware since 2008 and also a place in next season's Champions League.

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Ange Postecoglou spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Tottenham's draw against West Ham: "Fair play to the boys, it's not easy making seven or eight changes. That's going to affect the fluency and cohesion. But for the most part they stuck to their task really well.

"Away form home in a derby and I thought the lads stuck to their task. We didn't win but at least we got a result that rewards their efforts.

"I'm sure the players would tell you they had to put in a massive shift, certainly our boys. Both teams aren't in great form so it's going to be a bit cagey. I can only praise the effort of my boys."

On making eight changes: "It's something we've been doing for a while because we've had to. We've had a wretched run with injuries – which still hasn't eased up, to be fair. But with the opportunity we've got before us [in the Europa League], it made sense."

On Solanke and Maddison: "Dom is improving. We expect him to be OK for Thursday. Just left him out today to recover more. Madders is a bit more of a concern. We'll get more information in the next day or so but we're optimistic about him."

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This is 17th versus 16th in the Premier League which tells you how bad both teams have been this season.

Everyone knows Tottenham's focus will be on their Europa League semi-final second leg with Bodo/Glimt so I think West Ham boss Graham Potter needs a result here more than Ange Postecoglou.

Potter's results have been poor since he took over from Julen Lopetegui in January and Hammers fans have not had the upturn they wanted in the way their team play either.

Spurs can still be dangerous even when they are out of form but Ange is not going to pick his strongest team. That gives West Ham a better chance of getting the win they badly need, but I don't see them doing it in style.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

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Katie Stafford
BBC Sport journalist

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game at West Ham (kick-off 14:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Dominic Solanke "is a doubt" for Sunday following Thursday's Europa League semi-final, but Postecoglou "hopes it will settle down pretty quickly" so that he is not out for next week.

• There is "a bit more concern" around James Maddison, who has been sent for a knee scan.

• Midfielder Lucas Bergvall's injury "is probably significant enough to keep him out for the remainder of the season". Son Heung-min is back training on the grass but this game is still too soon for a return.

• Postecoglou said he was "pleased" with his side's performance against Bodo/Glimt and it will help them to go into the second leg with "belief and confidence".

• More on the performance: "We have hit some really good levels [in Europe] and played some really good football. I was super proud. Really pleased with the players' mentality, which has been really strong through the competition."

• On whether they will train on an artificial pitch before next week's second leg: "We'll just travel there and train on their pitch, because every pitch is different. There are different kinds of surfaces or dimensions."

• He said he is "likely" to make changes to the starting line-up "because it's a quick turnaround" and they have ongoing injury issues, but he also wants to make sure they put in a "strong performance" against West Ham.

• On fan support: "Our fans were brilliant last night. The quick goal was generated by voice. The players could feel the energy in the stadium when they came in from their warm-up. It is no coincidence we got off to a good start. They played a massive role and now they have a massive role for the rest of the season."

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Tottenham have awarded 86 Premier League appearances to players under the age of 21 this season:

• Lucas Bergvall - 27

• Archie Gray - 24

• Wilson Odobert - 12

• Mathys Tel - 9

• Mikey Moore - 7

• Dane Scarlett - 3

• Will Lankshear - 3

• Alfie Dorrington - 1

It is their most in a 38-game season, and they have only given out more twice in 42-game seasons - 99 in 1993-94 and 98 in 1992-93.

Tottenham's win over Bodo/Glimt means they are now unbeaten in their last 20 home matches in European competitions.

It is the longest ongoing home run of any English side who has featured in Europe this season.

Reflecting on another European win in the first-leg of the Europa League semi-final, Ange Postecoglou said: "I think it puts us in a good position. I thought the players were outstanding .

"Our performance was everything it needed to be, really well organized and disciplined defensively and really calm going forward and created good opportunities for ourselves and maintaining pressure.

"Obviously they scored the goal late, which doesn't I think reflect our dominance in the game, but if we repeat that performance next week, it'll be enough for us to get through.

"I get that Bodo away is a difficult fixture, but I think in Europe this year we've been really good at managing whatever situation we're in.

"I think all those experiences give me the belief we can go there and get the job done."