Three Points Is All That Matters - Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino insisted the points were all that mattered after Tottenham limped to a 2-1 Europa League win at Asteras Tripoli. The Premier League side were in complete control by half-time of Thursday's clash, as first Andros Townsend scored from the penalty spot before turning provider for Harry Kane to head home a second - the striker's 10th goal in all competitions this season.

However, Asteras made life difficult for Spurs in the second half as Diego Rolle and Facundo Parra wasted great chances, while Pablo Mazza saw a shot cannon off the post.

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ENGLAND: Ankle Injury Rules Tottenham's Andros Townsend Out Of World Cup Squad

Tottenham winger Andros Townsend has been ruled out of the World Cup in Brazil with an ankle injury.
Townsend, 22, will be sidelined for 10 weeks after damaging his ankle ligaments in Spurs’ 1-0 Premier League win over Stoke City and will undergo surgery on Thursday.

It leaves England boss Roy Hodgson short of attacking midfielders after Arsenal's Theo Walcott was also ruled out of the World Cup in January with cruciate ligament damage in his knee.

Townsend starred in England’s must-win qualifier against Montenegro in October, capping a fine performance with his first international goal in a 4-1 win at Wembley, and followed it up with another impressive display in the 2-0 victory over Poland.