The 28-year-old midfielder backed his head coach after seeing his qualities at close hand as he inspired his side to Europa League glory.

"I'll be honest, I've been finding it really weird talking about my future when we've done something unprecedented. I've got to answer the questions because nobody else is in a position to do so."

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has refused to offer any assurances to manager Ange Postecoglou over his future at the club.