Ange Postecoglou defends Tottenham players after draw against Fulham

Ange Postecoglou rallied around his players after Tottenham produced a flat display in a 1-1 draw at home to Fulham to lose more ground in the Premier League. Spurs were eager to keep within touching distance of London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, but failed to build on Brennan Johnson’s 54th-minute opener. Johnson volleyed home from Timo Werner’s cross for his 10th goal this season to boost a Tottenham team which was hit by the morning withdrawal of an ill Dominic Solanke, while chief creator Dejan Kulusevski was given a rare breather with a place on the bench.