Frank ‘hugely’ excited for Champions League debut as Romero doubles down on decision to sign new contract

Thomas Frank says he is “hugely looking forward” to managing his first Champions League game with Tottenham on Tuesday night.

Spurs take on Spanish side Villarreal, and will come up against plenty of faces, including ex-Arsenal duo Thomas Partey and Nicolas Pepe, as well as former Spurs pair Juan Foyth and Manor Solomon, with the latter on loan with the LaLiga side.

And after the 3-0 demolition of West Ham at the weekend, Frank and his players are feeling full of confidence on their return to Europe’s top table.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, he said: “It’s a big thing. I’m hugely looking forward to it. I know it’ll be special when we have that Champions League anthem playing.

“Now it’s preparation, there’s a few more cameras, but it’s business as usual. When we all go out onto the pitch tomorrow then it’ll be special.

“I believe I have a fantastic squad and we would like to go as far as possible. I think the most important thing is that it’s one game at a time. Villarreal are a very good team, I’ve been very impressed when I’ve studied them, but we’ll do everything we can to get a good start. It’s going to be a good challenge.

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