Former Tottenham captain Ledley King has sympathy for manager Tim Sherwood over their recent form slide.

Louis van Gaal, Mauricio Pochettino and Frank de Boer have all been mentioned as potential replacements for Sherwood after a season that is likely to see Spurs miss out on Champions League football.

"It has been difficult (for Tim)," King told PA Sport. "I have started to do my coaching badges and I realise that it is tough on the other side, being a manager.

"It is similar to being a fan in some respects - you want to get on the pitch and try and help but you can't. I can understand it is difficult.

"Tim is working with the players that have been brought into the club before him, so he is doing his best to get the best out of everyone.

"I believe he is going to be a top, young manager - not just him but the likes of Les Ferdinand and Chris Ramsey all working together.

"From now until the end of the season, they will try and win as many games as possible and see where that takes them."