Tottenham stars 'expect Ange Postecoglou sack' as Daniel Levy lines up replacement

players do not expect to be their head coach next season despite achieving a historic triumph, according to reports. Postecoglou has etched his name into Spurs folklore by beating Manchester United in Bilbao to lift the club's first major trophy since 2008.

Brennan Johnson's scrappy 42nd-minute winner preceded a heroic defensive display to earn a 1-0 victory at the San Mames Stadium. Tottenham will host their first trophy parade since their FA Cup win in 1991 on Friday, where Postecoglou should be showered with further love from supporters and his squad. However, the Aussie isn't expected to have done enough to force Spurs chairman Daniel Levy into a U-turn when he decides on his future.

According to the , Postecoglou's players are preparing to work under a new head coach next season.

It's claimed that Levy has already started assessing replacement options, with Fulham boss Marco Silva among those in the frame.

Spurs' first piece of silverware in 17 years, and their first European crown in 41, is unlikely to reward Postecoglou with a third year at the helm.

The Lilywhites are slumped in 17th in the Premier League ahead of Sunday's curtain-closer against Brighton and Hove Albion.

They were desperate for European glory to overshadow a disastrous, injury-hit league campaign, which has featured 21 defeats.

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