Burnley 2-2 Spurs | Every word of Thomas Frank's post-match press conference

Thomas Frank spoke to the media at Turf Moor after our 2-2 draw against Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.

Here's what he had to say...

How do you see that? One point gained or two dropped? Martin Dubravka made a lot of saves…

Thomas: “Dubravka was man of the match, he was that for a reason. That means we did a lot of things right offensively. I think we came here, took some of the confidence from the game against Dortmund into the game. I think first half we were good. I think actually we were very good, dominating the game, on top of the game, scoring 1-0 goal, creating a lot of chances, opportunities, could have done the 2-0, more or less if not out of sight, then definitely in a very good way to try to win a football match. Then we concede a chance... we give nothing away first half, except a goal at the end of the first half, that we can never, ever, ever concede that goal, because it just changed a little bit the momentum going into half-time. Then the second half, we're coming out, we're not as dominant, but I still think we are ok on top. We've got a big chance to Dominic Solanke to go 2-1 up. And then we concede another goal that we can never, ever, ever concede. That makes it difficult for us, but big praise to the players for showing the character and running power and will power to keep going. We created big chances, to Xavi and I think there was one more, and then the goal. So, we did more than enough to get the equaliser. Over the game I think did more than enough to win it, but unfortunately not.”

Romero and van de Ven scored again – but it’s defenders scoring the goals again…

Thomas: “It's fantastic, two defenders scoring again. That is very positive, but of course you need more from the offensive players. They know it. They work very hard on it. It's not that they don't want it, but of course we need that. The day we add that together, plus defending a tiny bit better, then we will win.”

Porro and Romero were substituted, were they injuries?

Thomas: “No, Romero was cramping in the end. Pedro was physical, he’s played a lot of minutes, we had more running power with Djed to the right and then Destiny in.”

The fans were booing again and chanting about you, how do you block it out?

Thomas: “First and foremost, I want to thank them for travelling and supporting the team throughout the game, which they do. I'm sure they can recognise and acknowledge especially the first half, the improvement we've done there, and could and should have put it out of sight, but also acknowledge the will-power and character of the team that keeps running, keep fighting, to the end. We just need to keep going. We do so many things right, but there's no doubt, that when it's not dropping so easy for us, the consistent performances we've done, which I think I said that many times, they actually are in an okay level, but apparently because of where we are now, we need to do more, to make sure we get the wins over the line, especially in the Premier League. One of the bits is to play every third or fourth day, to perform, that demands a lot of mentality. We have a few injuries, that doesn't help, but that's part of it. Never any complaints from me, that's reality. But that's where we need to be strong enough as a team to keep performing every third or fourth day.”

Did the goal before half-time change the players’ mindset a little bit?

Thomas: “I think there's definitely something, I've said that before, the ability to handle setbacks. That's something we're working very hard on, which I do think we've done better and better. This was, I would say, at 1-1, the first part of the second half, I think it's an area we need to do better to control it and just keep doing the right things. Where I think, especially after the 2-1 goal, we found extra willpower and determination, which is hugely beneficial. If we'd have scored Dom's 2-1 goal, I'm pretty sure we would have been in a fine place.”

What’s your message to the fans? It was a bad result, and they weren't happy with it….

Thomas: “Yeah, I think the performance, if you look at it throughout the game, especially the first half was good. The way we ended the game was good. Average second half, which you've seen many times. Then, unfortunately, the two moments where we didn't defend well enough. That's what we are working very, very, very hard on to try to get on top of. We are fighting everything we can to perform as well as we can, that's the way it is.”

What would your message be to those fans who were turning on you again at the end?

Thomas: “I think the message to the fans, as I've said the whole time, is that we're working very hard to make sure everything is going in the right direction, and that we'll keep doing that.”

The fixtures in the Premier League are going to get harder from here. What gives you confidence or belief that the team can do what they need to do against a higher level of team?

Thomas: “I never look ahead to see how the fixtures look. I think in the Premier League, every game is incredibly difficult. I think everyone, every head coach, every manager I speak to, thinks the same. Right now, the next game ahead of us is against Frankfurt away, another difficult one, but where we have a great opportunity to finish in the last eight, and that's what we're focusing on.”

Can I just ask about Andy Robertson?

Thomas: “In general, I don't speak about players that are not in the club, so that's no comment.”