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Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.

Ange joined us from Celtic in the summer of 2023 and oversaw a period of change on the pitch, returning us to the attacking brand of football that has traditionally been associated with the Club, while writing a new chapter in our history by leading us to UEFA Europa League glory in Bilbao last month - an achievement that will live with us all forever.

We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the Club. Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.

However, the Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the Club for a change to take place. Following a positive start in the 2023/24 Premier League (PL) season, we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games. This culminated in our worst-ever PL finish last season. At times there were extenuating circumstances - injuries and then a decision to prioritise our European campaign. Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the Club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.

It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond. This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude. We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision.

We have a talented, young squad and Ange has given us a great platform to build upon. We should like to express our gratitude to him. We wish him well for the future - he will always be welcome back at our home.

News on the appointment of a new Head Coach will be announced in due course.

It was a proud night for Cristian Romero as he led Argentina out for the first time in their 1-0 victory over Chile in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers overnight.

With usual national team skipper Lionel Messi named on the bench, 'Cuti' captained his nation at the Estadio Nacional de Chile in Santiago as Julian Alvarez's neat finish on 16 minutes proved the difference in the early hours of Friday morning.

The centre-back came close to an assist in the first half when Giuliano Simeone latched onto his pinpoint long ball only to fire narrowly over before handing the armband over to Messi when he entered the action on 57 minutes.

Putting in a full shift on his 43rd cap, the 27-year-old played his part in preserving the all-important clean sheet when he headed Lucas Cepeda's goal-bound attempt onto the crossbar just past the hour mark as La Albiceleste secured the three points and top spot in CONMEBOL qualification.

The reigning World Cup winners had already secured their place at next summer's major tournament as they bid to defend the trophy in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Up next for Cuti is a home clash against Colombia in Buenos Aires on 11 June (1am UK).

Elsewhere in CONMEBOL World Cup qualification, Richarlison made his first start for Brazil since 18 October 2023 as Carlo Ancelotti's tenure as head coach started with a goalless draw away to Ecuador on Friday morning.

Having not made a Seleção squad since March 2024 due to a challenging time with injuries, Richy reunited with his former manager during this international break and was selected to lead the line for his nation before being replaced in the 64th minute at the Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium in Guayaquil.

Sharing the points with second-placed Ecuador, Brazil remain two points behind in fourth in the current standings and are still yet to book their place at the World Cup with a home clash against Paraguay up next at Arena Corinthians on 11 June (1.45am UK).

After a long wait to make his 49th cap last time out, that next fixture could hold extra significance for our number nine who would bring up his half century for Brazil if he were to feature on Wednesday.

Rachel Furness, who carved her name in club history as our first goalscorer in the Women's Super League, has announced her retirement from professional football.

Signed on loan from Reading in September, 2019, the legendary Northern Ireland international started our first WSL game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge before scoring that landmark first goal to secure our first WSL win against Liverpool at The Hive, Barnet on 15 September.

Recalled by Reading that December, Rachel made 11 appearances for us in the WSL and League Cup and played in some of the team's biggest-ever matches including that WSL opener at Stamford Bridge, a win against West Ham at the London Stadium and our first NLD in the WSL which attracted a then-record WSL crowd of 38,262 to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 17 November, 2019.

Her country’s record goalscorer, Rachel netted 38 times in 95 caps for Northern Ireland, helping the nation reach their first major women’s tournament at Euro 2022.

Starting her career at Sunderland, she also had spells at Newcastle United, Grindavik, Sunderland again, Reading, Spurs, Liverpool, Bristol City and finally back to Newcastle. After departing the Reds in February 2023, she wrapped up her career with Bristol City and then a second switch to Newcastle.

Rachel said: "I've been in football a long time and I'd like to think over the years I've made a difference, especially with Northern Ireland. That's all I ever wanted; I wanted to make a difference and help pave the way for all you coming through."

Archie Gray has been named in Lee Carsley's 23-man England squad for the UEFA U21 EURO Finals, kicking-off in Slovakia next week.

The versatile defender/midfielder enjoyed a superb first season at Spurs, racking up 46 appearances in all competitions, culminating in coming off the bench to help see us home against Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League Final - all at the age of 19.

The Young Lions begin their campaign in the group stage against Czechia at the Mol Arena on Thursday (12 June, 8pm UK) before facing Slovenia on Sunday week (15 June, 5pm) and then Germany at the Stadion Pod Zoborom on Wednesday 18 June (8pm UK). The top two teams from the four groups qualify for the quarter-finals.

All games will be shown live in the UK on Channel Four.

Pedro Porro played his part as Spain beat France 5-4 in a thriller on Thursday evening to book a place in the UEFA Nations League Final against Portugal on Sunday.

Spain were at their best to race into 4-0 and 5-1 leads only for France to make it all the way back to 5-4 before running out of time in Stuttgart.

Starting at right-back, Pedro, who featured in 51 of our 60 matches last season, was penalised for dragging down Kylian Mbappé in the penalty area on 59 minutes, allowing Mbappé to convert from the spot for 4-1. However, he took just eight minutes to make amends with a lovely cushioned volley pass into the path of Lamine Yamal, who buried his second of the night for 5-1.

Pedro completed a full shift and will now face Portugal in the final in Munich - kick-off 8pm UK on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Yves Bissouma's Mali lost 1-0 to DR Congo in a friendly and Heung-Min Son didn't feature as South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 in their latest match in the third round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They remain unbeaten after nine games and top Group B.

Another season of highs and lows comes to a close for Wayne Burnett's Under-21 side - but how much can you remember about the campaign?

It was a year that saw our youngsters - many of whom were playing at this level for the first time - make big strides in their development, but can you remember who our top scorer was? Or who made the most appearances across all competitions?

Take our quiz below and find out!

Two weeks after that night in Bilbao and, having completed a clean sweep of Player of the Season awards, you could have excused Lucas Bergvall for having his feet up on a beach somewhere.

At the moment though, he’s swapped the beach for Hotspur Way as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury that, heartbreakingly, ruled him out of the semi-final and final of our UEFA Europa League success, having played such a big part in getting us there.

Indeed, up to the injury the day before the semi-final, first leg against Bodo/Glimt on 1 May, the young Sweden international - still only 19 - had featured 45 times in all competitions in his debut season, including an ever-present 12/12 matches, 10 starts, in our UEL campaign.

“At first it was really frustrating and so disappointing knowing I wouldn’t be part of it, in terms of playing,” said Lucas, talking to us at the training centre after lunch on Tuesday afternoon. “But then I knew I had to support the lads, support the team, just help wherever I could, just to be positive and to be there for them.”

And we all know how that turned out...

Back to the present day, though, and Lucas is pleased with his progress. “I’m getting better every day,” he told us. “I’m still here training, rehabbing and I’ve done that for about two weeks now. I’m going on holiday soon, but I just want to make sure everything is right.”

Lucas has now added his UEL medal - ‘it’s looking nice on the wall’ - to his Official Supporters' Clubs (OSC) Player of the Season and both Player of the Season awards from One Hotspur Members and One Hotspur Juniors. Presented those awards earlier this month, Lucas became the first teenager since legendary midfielder Glenn Hoddle (also 19) to be awarded such an accolade.

“It’s been crazy,” he added. “I've learned a lot this year, both on and off the pitch, just training every day here with some of the top players in the world, the staff... I'm so grateful for this season and for everyone helping me to achieve these awards. It’s such a big honour. I can’t really describe it. It’s an amazing feeling - and there is more come.”

Wilson Odobert struck a late winner for France Under-21s to beat Uzbekistan in a friendly on Wednesday evening.

Entering the fray alongside Mathys Tel in the second half, Wilson was inches wide with a one-on-one chance before finding the target on 78 minutes. This time, Mathys began the move that led to Wilson being teed up on the edge of the box, and he clinically found the corner.

France begin their UEFA Under-21 Championship campaign against Portugal in Slovakia on 11 June.

Thursday's action

Yves Bissouma - Mali friendly against DR Congo in France - kick-off 7pm

Pedro Porro - Spain UEFA Nations League semi-final against France in Germany - kick-off 8pm

Heung-Min Son - South Korea away 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Iraq - kick-off 7.15pm

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We are delighted to announce that Reiss Elliott-Parris has signed his first professional contract with the Club.

A hard-working centre-forward, Reiss, 17, first joined our Academy in the Under-9s and has just completed his first season as a full-time footballer.

He’s featured in the majority of our Under-18s this term while also helping us lift the Under-17 Premier League Cup, scoring in the final against Charlton Athletic in April.

He also stepped up to make three appearances for our Under-21s earlier in the season.