Burnley boss Sean Dyche defended his players after defeat at Tottenham.

Dyche's side slip back into the bottom three ahead of a tough festive period that includes games against Liverpool and Manchester City.

The visitors were second best at White Hart Lane but the Clarets could have snatched a point had they been more clinical in front of goal.

"I believe in my players wholeheartedly and there were great signs for what we're trying to achieve today," Dyche said.

"We've come to White Hart Lane, everyone knows the money they've spent on the players and the quality they have.

"Everyone knows they're a side who are beginning to find some results under the new manager.

"It's not an easy task but I thought the way we went about it was first class.

"We worked the keeper on a number of occasions and late in the game we were still trying to find a way to win the game."