Mauricio Pochettino: "Special" connection between Tottenham Hotspur players and fans

Mauricio Pochettino has described the connection between Tottenham Hotspur players and fans as "special".

Pochettino took a selfie following Spurs' Premier League victory over Queen's Park Rangers yesterday, with the away end in the background.

"I think the connection is special now. At the beginning it was different, now it's a reality and the connection between the team and the supporters is fantastic," Pochettino told Sky Sports News.

"It's good because the team shows great character. The results make the supporters feel very proud of the team.

"I took the picture as a souvenir. It was a fantastic moment for me and for [my family]. It was the first time I've done it in my career."

The victory saw Tottenham rise to sixth, three points behind the Champions League places.