Ange Postecoglou was pleased with Fraser Forster ’s performance in Tottenham ’s first game since the injury blow to Guglielmo Vicario. The veteran goalkeeper is set for an extended run in the Spurs first-team after Italian international Vicario underwent surgery on an ankle injury sustained during the 4-0 Premier League win over Manchester City.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou praised Guglielmo Vicario for playing with a broken ankle in their 4-0 win over Manchester City before he underwent surgery but said on Wednesday that he had full faith in Fraser Forster stepping up.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa League game at home against Roma (20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: The broken ankle suffered by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will see him out for "months rather than weeks" and although the Italian has now had surgery Postecoglou said he does not like "giving timelines as it puts on expectations".