Thomas Frank dismissed Jamie Carragher 's criticism of his Tottenham side, telling the pundit it is "easier" to pass comment from the sidelines. In his analysis of Spurs ' limp defeat to Chelsea, Carragher compared them to a League Two team and said they "lacked courage".

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Mohammed Kudus' Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has hit back at Jamie Carragher’s criticism, insisting it’s easier to be a pundit than manage a team.

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Since the Premier League's inception in 1992, only Martin Jol, Harry Redknapp, Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte have overseen top flight victories over Spurs' London rivals. Frank can join Redknapp in achieving the feat at the first attempt.

Thomas Frank put Tottenham 's poor performance against Monaco down to a lack of intensity. Spurs played out their first goalless draw in 125 matches but could easily have been beaten in the Champions League. Monaco had several big chances, particularly in the second half, and Guglielmo Vicario had to produce eight saves to earn his side a point.

Thomas Frank has responded to Jamie Carragher's assessment of his Tottenham team, telling the ex-Liverpool defender that it's 'easier' to be a pundit and criticise managers for their shortcomings than to actually coach a team.