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Tottenham boss Conte told: You need to go now

Premier League title winner Chris Sutton says Antonio Conte should leave Tottenham.

Conte, 53, is out of contract at the end of the season, with Spurs out of all the cup competitions.

They are fourth in the Premier League - the last of the qualifying places for the Champions League.

"It's better for all concerned if he goes now," said Sutton on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.

"I think he will see the season out, but I'm just really confused what is going on at Spurs at this moment.

"Antonio Conte really needs to commit one way or the other and if he says 'I'm here and happy to sign for another year or two' then Tottenham can move on but it doesn't look like he will.

"Therefore if Tottenham want to progress, they are better off making a change now.

"They have regressed from last season, they have been massively inconsistent."

Last week they were beaten 1-0 on aggregate over two legs by AC Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League.

"I was at the Milan game last week where I thought their performance was really insipid," added Sutton, a Premier League title winner with Blackburn.

"The bigger issue among the Tottenham fanbase was the FA Cup against Sheffield United with a weakened side, now what are they playing for?

"They have a good chance of getting fourth but they have been a massive disappointment this season.

"One of the biggest things is Tottenham fans' [hopes] and brand of football and they do not get that brand of football under Conte so he needs to win trophies."

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