Former Tottenham star Rafael van der Vaart believes they will finish fifth in the Premier League.

The ex-attacking midfielder is now known for his outspoken views as a pundit.

Van der Vaart has not held back when discussing Spurs and their coach Antonio Conte.

After predicting a fifth place finish, he said the following on Conte, per Ladbrokes: Fanzone: "I really hope Antonio Conte is in charge next season. He comes across as a really nice guy and you can see the players want to run through fire for him, and that's a massive thing.

"When you see how someone like Harry Kane talks about him, I think it tells you all you need to know... he speaks so highly of him.

"All of the players will want him to stay, but at the end of the day, if you're not in the top four, he's not going to be there next year. That's part of football.

"I don't think it's wise for managers to return to clubs, so while I know Mauricio Pochettino's name will often get linked with the club, were Conte to leave, I don't think it would be a good idea, necessarily.

"Look at Jose Mourinho and Chelsea, for example; he was fantastic in his first spell but when he returned, things didn't go so great. When Conte leaves, the board need to find time to identify the right replacement... but I don't think it's Pochettino."