Spurs’ bid for glory not driven by criticism 

Brennan Johnson could start for Tottenham against Eintracht Frankfurt (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Brennan Johnson insisted Tottenham’s bid to taste Europa League glory was not being driven by silencing their critics.

Spurs host Eintracht Frankfurt in Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg, eager to continue in the competition to salvage a poor season, which has seen them drop to 14th in the Premier League.