Here are our Tottenham Hotspur talking points after their 1-0 defeat at AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League round of 16 first leg match

Ange Postecoglou was not about to let anything slide as he got into his press conference inside the AFAS Stadion. There was no warning that the Australian was going to be a tricky customer on this occasion.

Ange Postecoglou has explained why fit-again first-choice defenders did not come off the bench in AZ Alkmaar defeat

Spurs fought back from two goals down to take a point in an enthralling encounter with Bournemouth - The Athletic analysed the action

Ange Postecoglou is expecting Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke and Richarlison back for Tottenham in the next 10 days.

This one wasn't the injuries, so you can check one item off Ange Postecoglou's possible reasons for Tottenham Hotspur poor start in a draw with Bournemouth in North London on Sunday.

Ange Postecoglou must have a chat with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven about not going on international duty and staying at Tottenham.

Cristian Romero received reactions from Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and Man United's Manuel Ugarte after Tottenham drew 2-2 with Bournemouth.

Ange Postecoglou hopes both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven will be able to feature against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday. The defensive duo returned to our matchday squad on Thursday evening for the first time as a pair since December's home defeat to Chelsea, 21 games ago, as they were named as substitutes for our 1-0 defeat at AZ Alkmaar.

Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison may not be seeing eye-to-eye as a clash is mooted between the Tottenham duo after the Bournemouth draw.