Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou appears to have identified a key issue within his group.

The Australian coach took over the job that Antonio Conte had last held on a permanent basis.

This summer, the former Celtic supremo realized the key to bringing success back to the club was to form a leadership group.

Postecoglou named Heung-min Son as Spurs' new captain, while Cristian Romero and summer signing James Maddison are his two vice-captains.

Asked why Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is not in that group, Postecoglou told reporters: “He's training well. I get that people want to read into that [decision], but if you want to change you have to change.

“You can't keep doing everything the same and expect a different outcome. It's pretty obvious. I've always done that wherever I've done.

“Unless I change things, personnel or staff, or manner of playing, then what am I doing? I'm definitely not that arrogant to think that just me walking in is going to give us success."

Postecoglou added: “You have to actually make meaningful change. That's what the club wanted.

“By appointing me, I presume they wanted to go in a different direction. Then it's about making those decisions that institute change. Does it bring more out of people?"