Tottenham get Christmas day off but Thomas Frank warns plays to be 'grown-up'

THOMAS THE FRANK ENGINE: Thomas Frank has confirmed Tottenham's players will have Christmas Day off. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

Thomas Frank has confirmed Tottenham's players will have Christmas Day off, but only because it fits perfectly into their weekly schedule before Sunday's trip to Crystal Palace.

Spurs have endured a difficult start to Frank's reign and are 14th in the Premier League table after a run of five defeats in eight matches in all competitions.