Thomas Frank proud of Spurs players as ‘special operation’ fails against PSG

The Danish coach paid tribute to his squad.

Thomas Frank was proud of his players (Adam Davy/PA)

Thomas Frank acknowledged his “special operation” failed but felt pride in his players after Tottenham surrendered a two-goal lead to lose the Super Cup on penalties to Paris St Germain.

Set-piece goals by Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero had Spurs halfway towards another trophy – only three months on from Frank’s predecessor Ange Postecoglou clinching Europa League success in May.