There was a predictable and understandable response to the Morgan Gibbs-White saga from dismayed Tottenham Hotspur fans who had hoped a first European trophy in 41 years would change the course of the club’s summer.

THOMAS FRANK will have a chance today to see just how far his new Tottenham side have come on set-pieces when they take on the masters of the craft. No one scored more goals from dead-ball

New Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has admitted north London rivals Arsenal are “one of the best teams in the world”. Spurs face Arsenal in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Thursday and Frank has acknowledged a gulf between the two clubs.