Jenas backs Postecoglou's high-pressing football to end club's trophy drought

Former Tottenham star Jermaine Jenas has backed Ange Postecoglou's relentless high-pressing football despite calls for him to take a more cautious approach - insisting: 'No one tells Pep Guardiola to dial it back.'

Spurs have won admirers for their heavy-metal football and attractive style of play under the Australian this season following a superb start that saw them win eight of their first ten matches- before a run of three consecutive losses saw his brand of football come under fire.

Postecoglou came under heavy scrutiny in particular after Spurs collapsed to a 4-1 defeat against Chelsea last month - having decided to persist with a high line despite going down to nine men.

He has also stuck to his guns with the same philosophy despite losing a host of players to injury and suspension - with Spurs opting to go toe-to-toe with Man City at the Etihad last time out and picking up a 3-3 draw. Jenas says his style should not be questioned and that the Australian won't be listening to the outside noise.

Speaking exclusively to Mail Sport after announcing his move to become the new host of Formula E coverage on TNT Sports, he said: 'I just don't think [critics] know the football to be honest with you. There's a lot of opinions in the game right now and he won't listen to any of us.

'No one tells Pep to dial it in. No one looks at Man City and goes, "bit too expansive there, what are you putting John Stones in centre-midfield for and one v one at the back?" No one does that. Everyone has their own ways of winning.

'He has his own mindset to how the game should be played. You don't get to where he is without knowing his stuff and having the ability to shift when you need to shift. He's a top manager and the people who doubt him