Ange Postecoglou has promised fans Tottenham will be better equipped for their assault on the Premier League next season.

A fifth-place league finish in Postecoglou’s first campaign at the helm ensured a return to European football for Spurs, who will compete in the Europa League next season.

Ange Postecoglou led Tottenham back to European football following their fifth-placed finishCredit: AFP

It could have been even better for the north London club had they not stuttered towards the finish line.

Five defeats from their last seven games ensured Aston Villa pipped them to the line and claimed the last remaining Champions League spot.

Postecoglou's likeable no-nonsense approach coupled with an unbeaten start to the season helped get fans on his side after the Australian coach's arrival from