Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists he doesn't feel under pressure after a poor week.

Pochettino spoke to the media today after Tuesday's Carabao Cup shock at Colchester.

He insisted: "The most difficult was the first season. A few seasons were tough in some periods. I am so relaxed. I become more relaxed in these 'tough' moments. Because in the end, it is only one result.

"If we beat Leicester, where we deserved to win – three points more and we are third in the table and all are talking about a fantastic season, fantastic performance, what quality players, what amazing coaching staff and manager.

"We are winning games and we are third. That is only one game. The line is so thin that can mean one of the other. Sometimes that happens in football. We will never give up and keep working hard."

The manager added: "We are united. We talking and trying to work harder, being strong. Of course, we understand football very well. We are not young people managing a club.

"We know very well that when you do not win, it is important to have the balance and not be affected by rumours. We have to try to manage this type of situation and help the player to feel free.

"We need to create a good atmosphere and energy. In some games that we were leading like Arsenal, Leicester, Olympiakos we didn't keep the result we expect but the performances have been similar or better than last season.

"We have to try to keep calm and help the players to perform. We have quality players."