Joao Palhinha predicts ‘something special’ from Spurs despite Super Cup defeat

Palhinha was eager to draw on the positives ahead of Tottenham being set to return to Champions League action next month.

Tottenham’s Joao Palhinha thinks better times are on the way (Adam Davy/PA)

Joao Palhinha believes Tottenham have the hunger to achieve “something special” this season after their painful Super Cup defeat on penalties by Paris St Germain.

Spurs were minutes away from winning a second trophy in the space of three months after goals by Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero either side of half-time put them in control in Udine.