Mauricio Pochettino is considered to share many qualities with Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson, with Teddy Sheringham placing the Tottenham head coach in a similar category.
An Argentine tactician still has some way to go before he can claim to sit alongside an iconic figure from the managerial fraternity, but he is on the right track.
Steady progress has been made by Spurs under his guidance, with the club now established members of the Premier League’s top four.
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They are also counting down the days to a first Champions League final, with a stunning fightback having been staged in a semi-final clash with Ajax to book a date with Liverpool on June 1.