Gus Poyet says former club Tottenham are getting closer to winning trophies again under Ange Postecoglou

Former Spurs midfielder Gus Poyet, who was a coach the last time the club won silverware, told Sky Sports why they are on the right track to winning another trophy.

Poyet played for Tottenham from 2001 to 2004 before returning to White Hart Lane under Juande Ramos, who led the club to the Carabao Cup in 2008 - still the most recent trophy the club has lifted, more than 16 years ago.

Spurs endured early exits from both the Carabao and FA Cups this season, but have their Champions League hopes in their own hands after thrashing Aston Villa 4-0 at Villa Park on Sunday. They can jump up into fourth spot, for 24 hours at least, when they take on Fulham live on Sky Sports Premier League on Saturday, kick-off 5.30pm.

The job Ange Postecoglou has done since inheriting a miserable situation in north London last year following the bad-tempered exit of Antonio Conte has impressed Poyet, who thinks his former side are on the right path to bringing the good times back to the club.

"I've got plenty of friends who are Spurs fans, and they're delighted," he told Sky Sports. "It was a massive change, and they're really enjoying watching the team now. They know they are going to go for it in any game, in any competition. If they keep getting better there is only one way, which is up.

"The first season has been outstanding for Postecoglou, and next year the fans are going to ask for something more. That's how it works! Can Tottenham win a trophy, or something they have been after for a long time? It's a good start, it's a good atmosphere at the club at the moment and everyone is enjoying watching the team at this time.

"Some people say, 'oh, maybe next year?'. When you start with that, then 15 or 16 years go past and you don't win. Without any