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Tottenham stars defied Mauricio Pochettino's orders after Borussia Dortmund win


Tottenham’s players risked angering boss Mauricio Pochettino after their win over Borussia Dortmund.

Harry Kane scored the only goal of the game in the Champions League last-16 second leg as Spurs ensured a 4-0 aggregate success.

Pochettino’s men are now into the quarter-finals for the first time since 2011 with all eyes on next week’s last-eight draw.

But the Spurs boss might not be happy with the antics of his players – in particular Jan Vertonghen – after the victory in Germany.

The Belgian defender uploaded a selfie from inside the dressing room, alongside Eric Dier, Michel Vorm and Erik Lamela.

Vertonghen appeared to have forgotten a warning from Pochettino about post-match celebrations.

The Argentine hit out at Arsenal’s players after they celebrated in the Emirates dressing room following their 4-2 derby win.

Pochettino even insisted his side wouldn’t be taking part in any dressing room selfies until they had won some silverware.

Mauricio Pochettino gestures

“Obviously if you win a trophy like I did when I was a player, it is time to celebrate,” he said in December.

“Of course, show the fans you are happy, it’s fantastic — but when you win something special.

“I accept people need it. It is how you feed your ego and I accept it is a new world. But I am of the older generation and, personally, I don’t like them.

“This is my mentality. I accept new technology but I try to keep a bit of that away.

“I love to celebrate the things with your team-mates but I love to celebrate in private and not make it public.”

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Spurs boss Pochettino has also been handed a two-match ban following his clash with Mike Dean after the defeat to Burnley .

He will now sit out the upcoming matches against former club Southampton and Liverpool later this month.

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