Tottenham fullback Kieran Trippier says he's a better player for working with manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Spurs' spirited performances have further underlined Pochettino's influence, especially given that the club have gone two transfer windows without making a signing.

Asked to comment on the role Pochettino has played in his development, Trippier replied: "It took me a good 16 months to settle in at Tottenham.

"But what Pochettino does really well is developing players and getting them to play for their national teams.

"His record speaks for itself - he's got five in the Tottenham squad now and the same happened at Southampton. He makes players become bigger and better.

"He helped me develop as an attacker. He sets everything out day by day in training perfectly for the lads, the sessions are unbelievable."