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Pochettino extremely grateful for Spurs support

Mauricio Pochettino was over the moon with the support his Tottenham Hotspur team was given on Wednesday night.

A strong crowd of more than 62,000 turned out for the final Champions League Group E fixture against Russian club CSKA Moscow at Wembley.

Pochettino admitted that the Spurs faithful may have been disappointed following their 2-1 defat at Monaco a fortnight ago but was thrilled that they showed up in droves to see their last European match before the Europa League Round of 32 kicks off next year.

"I say thank you to our supporters," he told Spurs TV.

"It shows how big is our club. Thank you very much for coming here today.

"I know they feel disappointed after Monaco and for us the same. It was great to see 62,000 fans, to support us, back us.

"I think it was fantastic, thank you very much."

Dele Alli, Harry Kane and own-goal from CSKA keeper Igor Akinfeev gave the North Londoners a 3-1 come-from-behind victory over the Russians.

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