Johnson and Spurs fans won't care a single toss.Micky van de Ven made the play of the game and Spurs' season when he soared into the Bilbao sky to boot the ball clear as Rasmus Hojlund's header was inches from crossing the goal line after goalkeeper Gulglielmo Vicario made a mess of the matter (not for the first time on the night).

"For him to get over the line in a cup competition is great for him and shows what he can do."

Ange Postecoglou was jumped on by his staff at the final whistle, but looked happy to stand there and take it all in.