Frank "really enjoyed" stunning Spurs win against Dortmund

Frank "really enjoyed" stunning Spurs win against Dortmund

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank admits he enjoyed their Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night.

Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke struck Tottenham's goals before halftime for the 2-0 win. Dortmund were down to ten men on 25 minutes after Daniel Svensson was sent off for a high challenge.

After weeks of speculation over his future, Frank admitted afterwards: "Yeah, I really enjoyed the performance and the win, of course. I think especially the first half, I felt we were very good. I think we started exceptionally well. On top of them, pressed them, calm on the ball, produced chances, created opportunities, scored a good goal, and kept going. And then scored the second goal, which of course is also super important.

"So, everything about the first half, I was extremely happy with. I think it's definitely some of the best we've done. Second half, I would have loved us to keep the ball a bit better. I would have loved to have killed it with some of the big chances, just the 3-0. But we know in football it's never easy, even if you play 11 against 10. Also because the momentum is they have to push a bit.And then of course, we all knew it was an important win to get.

"And especially at home, of course, we haven't been as confident. So the performance and the win can we build on? And then I asked for the fans to help everyone, especially the team and the players. And they were exceptional, especially the first half. You felt it was that one of these, how can you say, a little bit special European nights. You felt the energy was quite unique. So that was very nice.

"It was just extremely nice to experience. And as I say, the way they pushed us forward and that energy between the fans and the players was magic. And that's what we need to create more of. And luckily, we've been good to do it in the Champions League with four wins and four clean sheets at home."

On the passion shown by his players on the night, Frank was particularly delighted.

"I said it from the beginning, the players are giving everything. I think that's an extremely good sign about the culture. Extremely good sign that they want to do everything. That they are together, that we are together. Very impressive and we were a little bit down to the bare bones with the available players.

"And the way Destiny (Udogie), he was definitely one of the ones I was talking about yesterday. We were constantly talking about, should we swap him in or not? But he was sometimes bombarding forward. I was thinking 'Oh no, Dest, please, come on, calm now. Be a little bit clever.' But very nice. Dom (Solanke) is the one that is normally a physical beast, but he's been out for so long. It means something. He gave everything, and I think he gave so much to the team.

"And of course also scored a great goal with a triple contact to get it over the line. But very good to have the two of them on the pitch.

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