Ange Postecoglou's team selection in the 1-1 draw against West Ham on Sunday did not hide the fact that Premier League is not his biggest priority during the final weeks of the season.
Only Guglielmo Vicario, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison kept their places from the 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-final first-leg tie.
With a tricky return leg in Norway coming up next and the European competition their only remaining chance of salvaging a dismal season, the Spurs boss cannot be faulted for his choices.
However, the much-changed visitors struggled against the Hammers, especially in the second half, and were lucky to come away with a point as Vicario kept out Jarrod Bowen's header late on.
Their effort was still enough to end a three-game losing streak in the league - a positive they will hope to build on further by reaching the Europa League final later in the week.
Spurs were outscored 11-4 in defeats to Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Wolves in three previous Premier League outings, so Postecoglou would have been pleased to see a whole new backline of Archie Gray, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies and Djed Spence standing up to a resurgent Hammers in the second half.
They will now hope to finish the job against the Norwegian side on Thursday and move another step closer to a first silverware since 2008 and also a place in next season's Champions League.