Tottenham: Ryan Mason 'expects reaction' from players against Man Utd

Ryan Mason (centre) won four and lost three matches during his last spell in charge in 2021 with Tottenham finishing seventh in the leagueInterim Tottenham manager Ryan Mason says he expects a "reaction" from his players following Sunday's 6-1 Premier League defeat by Newcastle United.

Christian Stellini, who was also interim boss, was sacked on Monday and Mason appointed for a second time.

Fifth-placed Spurs host fourth-placed Manchester United on Thursday aiming to avoid a third successive league defeat.

"Thursday is a really big game. The focus is to fully prepare for that," said 31-year-old Mason.

"Sunday was disappointing, so I would hope and expect a reaction from the players and everyone…