Perhaps Tottenham's managerial solution lies in Brentford's dugout

As Tottenham scour Europe for their next manager, perhaps the answer lies in the opposing dugout on Saturday.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has been one of the best coaches in the country during the last four seasons and looks ready to make the step to a club belonging to European football’s traditional elite. Spurs are assessing numerous candidates and admire Feyenoord boss Arne Slot yet it would seem strange if they did not also seek to talk to Frank.

He took Brentford to the brink of promotion in his first campaign, and delivered it the following year. This is the Bees’ second season of comfortable survival in the Premier League - a stunning effort given the struggles usually endured by…