Thomas Frank insisted he is sure Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario handled the ball outside his area in Brentford ’s 3-1 defeat on Saturday, but had no qualms about being shown a yellow card after shouting for a free-kick from his technical area.

For the second time in the space of four days Tottenham came back from 1-0 down to win — and again Brennan Johnson was on the scoresheet. Ange Postecoglou’s team needed added time to beat Coventry City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday but it was easier here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Thomas Frank defends referee over missed handball from Guglielmo Vicario - Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario handled outside his area in the 58th-minute, but it was missed by referee John Brooks.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank was adamant Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario handled the ball outside his penalty box during his side's 3-1 defeat at Tottenham but he had no interest in using the incide