Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino hailed scout Steve Hitchen after victory at Manchester United.

Pochettino praised Hitchen for identifying two-goal Lucas Moura last January.

"Yes, many, many praise he is going to receive now," said Pochettino when asked whether Moura had finally proven himself.

"But for me I want to say to our chief scout Steve Hitchen and all the people that worked with him, because they advised to sign him.

"When the people sometimes criticise because always it is tough now, I think I need to say well done, because today's performance from Lucas Moura, for the people that advised and feel responsible too, they need to be praised too.

"That is why I want to congratulate them. There are always people who are working behind and it was a fantastic job because today I think Lucas deserves a lot of credit."