Richarlison’s 33rd-minue header had Tottenham on course to return to winning ways in the division for the first time since December 15, but Jamie Vardy levelled for Leicester within a minute of the second period before Bilal El Khannouss fired in what proved the winner after 50 minutes.

Ange Postecoglou revealed that Richarlison’s early withdrawal during Tottenham’s loss to Leicester City was due to a problem with the striker’s groin. Richarlison scored his second goal in as many Premier League games to give his side the lead at half-time against Leicester at home.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou insists he is unaffected by “running commentary” on his future and still believes his team can have a “special” season.

The pressure increased on Postecoglou after a 2-1 home defeat to Leicester on Sunday, but the Australian is primed to face the media again on Wednesday afternoon before Spurs’ midweek Europa League tie with Elfsborg.

Tottenham will face pressure to sack Ange Postecoglou after their defeat to Leicester, and there is one standout candidate for Daniel Levy to mull over.

Postecoglou also confirmed that Micky van de Ven could feature for Spurs on Thursday after recovering from injury, though they will still be without James Maddison, who missed the game against his for

Ange Postecoglou has brushed off mounting speculation over his future as winger Dejan Kulusevski backed the beleaguered Tottenham boss by insisting he's the "right man" for the job.

Here are five things we spotted in Tottenham's 3-0 Europa League victory against IF Elfsborg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday evening