Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood has dubbed his job a "baptism by fire".

Sherwood's time in charge has been dogged by rumours of more experienced candidates touting for the post.

"Any day in management is a learning curve," he said.

"It's been a baptism of fire, to be honest. It's certainly one I've relished. My family are saying "why?' but it's something that's in me and I'm a winner.

"I will make myself ill before I don't succeed. That's the drive I've had as a manager and I've had in life and I'm going to do it.

"It's been an honour to manage this great football club. I have enjoyed it. It's been different. It's an experience like no other.

"Unless you've ever stood in that technical area and had the expectation of the whole football club then you don't really know what it's like to be a manager. I've enjoyed it and perversely I've enjoyed the pressure. I'm not sure I could do without it now.

"The worst part is losing. I'm used to the continual speculation. When you guys stop asking who's coming in next year I'll go and see a doctor."