Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is excited about their prospects this season.

Despite last weekend's defeat at Everton, Villas-Boas' team go in to Sunday's game against Swansea in fifth place, just three points behind Chelsea.

The 35-year-old, who lasted just under nine months in charge at Stamford Bridge, has been pleased by his start to life at White Hart Lane.

He said: "I have encountered a tremendous group of people, staff & players. (It was) important to get (a) positive response, which we have had since we arrived.

"It has been an exciting five months and we hope we can keep doing well in order to repay the confidence given to us from the beginning."