Tottenham caretaker boss Ryan Mason has defended his spell in charge.

From being a top four contender when Antonio Conte left, Spurs could miss out on Europe altogether under Mason.

But he insists: "I think naturally people will just look at results because that's the nature of the business. I get that but at same time, I think football people, certainly people inside the building and this football club will know the work we have done. I have no doubt about that.

"I don't care how many years experience you have had, to try to change so much in such a short space of time it's difficult. I think, for argument's sake, it's much easier to go from a back four to a back five as opposed to going from a back five to a back four, when a team has been working that way for the best part of two seasons.

"But I'll be honest, it is what I believe in and I have to stay true to myself. Especially in this moment in time we have a lot of injuries and we are quite limited in who we can pick, which has probably influenced some decisions as well. Ultimately I come away from it with more belief. I trust my team, I trust my people and I know the work we have done."