Spurs suffer meltdown in Eindhoven

Tottenham’s unfortunate habit of shooting themselves in the foot looks like costing them a place in the knockout phase of the Champions League, after Mauricio Pochettino’s men threw away a lead and all three points from a commanding position for the second European away game in succession.

Just as in Milan last month, when Spurs were ahead and in total control but conceded twice in the final eight minutes to lose, Tottenham blew a chance to get their first Champions League win and give themselves a chance of finishing in the top two places of Group B.