Hugo Lloris feels Tottenham must learn to control matches better but accepts their primary focus during the next few weeks is to ensure they are well placed for when the season resumes after the winter World Cup.
Spurs claimed a vital 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday and now know victory against Sporting Lisbon in a fortnight will send them through to the last 16 of the Champions League.
A narrow triumph at Brighton last weekend has placed Antonio Conte's men in third position after nine matches in the Premier League and, while debate continues over Tottenham's style, captain Lloris knows the short-term goal is to simply remain in the mix for when club football pauses on November 13.