Considering Hoffenheim are 16th in the Bundesliga and 27th in the Europa League, this marks an important opportunity for Tottenham to deliver some optimism in a season that has been memorably tough. Spurs may be 15th in the Premier League but they are in strong standing in all of the cup competitions – they are through to the FA Cup fourth round,

Tottenham are back in Europa League action tonight with a trip to German outfit Hoffenheim. Spurs are in dire need to a result following a poor run of form, which has placed manager Ange Postecoglou under huge pressure. Well below midtable in the Premier League, the cup competitions are surely all the remain for the Spurs boss.

Tottenham put themselves in a strong position to finish inside the top eight of the Europa League table and qualify directly for the last 16 by beating Hoffenheim 3-2.