Knockout phase spots are up for grabs as the league phase of the UEFA Europa League reaches a thrilling conclusion.

James Maddison has revealed he pulled aside Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall to give them a special message after Tottenham’s win over Hoffenheim. Spurs won 3-2 in Germany on Thursday to get their Europa League campaign back on track,

Tottenham went to Germany and got a critical away win in the Europa League tonight, and afterwards James Maddison gave a really thoughtful and insightful interview about what it meant. He singles out Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall for their performances as “young lads,

Tottenham Hotspur picked up an important 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Europa League. Spurs’ form in the Premier League has been shockingly bad over the last two months, but they have done a good job in other competitions.

Spurs were forced to hold on after Hoffenheim twice came within one goal of parity and Postecoglou was delighted with the spirit his depleted side showed

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Manchester United and Tottenham recorded much-needed victories in the UEFA Europa League as they inched closer to the round of 16. While United beat Scottish side Rangers 2-1, Tottenham edged German outfit Hoffenheim 3-2.

Football writer Adrian Clarke analyses Thursday's UEFA Europa League matches for Premier League clubs. On his 50th UEFA Europa League appearance, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke Rangers’ hearts with a tremendous 92nd-minute volley - a winning goal that puts his side in pole position to claim a top-eight finish.

With Spurs struggling in 15th behind Liverpool at home that leaves the Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup to fulfil his promise.

Tottenham Hotspur withstood Hoffenheim's comeback effort in a 3-2 victory in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. The visitors caught Hoffenheim flat-footed three minutes into the match when Pedro Porro's through ball allowed James Maddison to slot home from 13 meters.