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With the Europa League their priority, Postecoglou made eight changes to his side as they ended their three-match losing run in the league.<\/p>\n
Only goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison preserved their places in the starting line-up from the first leg.<\/p>\n
“It’s something we’ve been doing for a while because we’ve had to,” the Spurs boss told BBC Sport. <\/p>\n
“We’ve had a wretched run with injuries – which still hasn’t eased up, to be fair. But with the opportunity we’ve got before us [in the Europa League], it made sense.”<\/p>\n
Archie Gray, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies and Djed Spence featured in a fully changed defence while Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert, who combined for the 15th-minute opener, made up the front three alongside Richarlison. <\/p>\n
Tottenham remain 16th with 38 points from 35 games – one point clear of West Ham and one behind Everton and Manchester United – with three games left. <\/p>\n
But Postecoglou said he was proud of his players’ efforts in the derby. <\/p>\n
“It’s not easy making so many changes and it’s going to affect the fluency and even the rhythm of the team,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I thought the efforts they put in were outstanding. They were disciplined and organised.<\/p>\n
“I thought we nullified their threat as well as we could, and they had some decent firepower up front, and I still thought we were dangerous going the other way.”<\/p>\n
If Spurs do get past Bodo\/Glimt on Thursday, either Manchester United or Athletic Bilbao<\/a> will await them in the final on 21 May. <\/p>\n Postecoglou’s side are looking to secure the club’s first silverware since 2008 and a place in the Champions League by winning the Europa League. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n