The Australian’s exit may have felt inevitable but questions remain over how Spurs rebuild following yet another managerial dismissal

With Ange Postecoglou unable to save his job as Tottenham Hotspur manager despite helping the club win the UEFA Europa League, its first major trophy in 17 years, we take a look at some of the top candidates likely to replace the Australian.

Tottenham Hotspur players including Son Heung-Min, Guglielmo Vicario, Dominic Solanke and Micky van de Ven have paid tribute to Ange Postecoglou following his dismissal on Friday. Postecoglou was sacked with the club saying a change was necessary in order "to compete on multiple fronts."

Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham manager Marco Silva lead Tottenham Hotspur's shortlist to replace Ange Postecoglou, sources have told ESPN.

A decision on a replacement is anticipated next week with Thomas Frank, the Brentford head coach, the leading contender.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has emerged as Tottenham's leading candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou as manager. Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that Spurs are strongly interested in Frank and that initial work has been already been undertaken to enquire about his availability.