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'We need an ambitious coach': Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg says Jose Mourinho's successor at Tottenham MUST take the team forward after admitting merely securing Europa League football would now be 'fantastic'

Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg wants his side to appoint an 'ambitious' new manager.

Spurs are looking for a permanent replacement for Jose Mourinho following the Portuguese's sacking last month and are understood to have compiled a shortlist.

Ryan Mason is in temporary charge until the end of the season and looks like he could guide them to European qualification after a 2-0 win over Wolves on Sunday put their top-six hopes in their own hands.

Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emileu00a0Hojbjerg wants the club to appoint an 'ambitious' manager

Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg wants the club to appoint an 'ambitious' manager

The club fired Jose Mourinho last month after criticism of the team's dull brand of football

The new appointment will have a big job on his hands to rebuild Spurs, but it is still an enticing role, with the likes of Harry Kane at his disposal and a £1billion new stadium.