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

On Van de Ven's return: "We've done everything in our power. Last time, he probably played more than he should have done in his first game. He's ticked every box, he's worked very hard and he's been given clearance by the medical team. At some stage he has play. We just need to manage his minutes."

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.