Two goals from Hinshelwood, plus O'Riley and Gomez strikes, were not enough to earn Conference League football

Brighton predicted lineup vs. Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupiñan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Gruda, Mitoma; Welbeck. Those in attendance may well be worse for wear, too, and there’s not a single Spurs supporter who‘ll care about the outcome of Sunday‘s game after their continental success.

The proverb 'he who laughs last, laughs longest' certainly applies to Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, who has answered his critics by winning the Europa League and will be able to enjoy a party atmosphere on Sunday too.

Spurs suffered their 10th home defeat of a miserable Premier League season, but still found time to celebrate their Europa League success

A rotated Tottenham side is expected as trophy celebrations continued to rage into the wee hours of Saturday morning, with Ange Postecoglou confirming that his players had made the most of the party.

Richard: The Spurs manager-go-round will swing into action again soon with Daniel Levy appointing some other cheap and cheerful no-hoper. Levy is the common denominator here. Managers come, fail and go - but Mr Levy keeps his place.