Pochettino demands better from Spurs

Mauricio Pochettino admits Spurs fluffed their first attempt at the Champions League last season but insists there will be no excuses second time round.

Spurs host Borussia Dortmund at Wembley tonight as they look to learn from the mistakes of a disappointing opening campaign under Pochettino at Europe’s top table.

They are one season wiser this year but have also been handed a far tougher draw that, as well as Dortmund, includes reigning champions Real Madrid in Group H.

The boss, who will be without the suspended Dele Alli, said: “We know very well what the competition demands from you, and I think that is so important.”