Tottenham Hotspur have cleared the decks for Ange Postecoglou’s successor to arrive with a new backroom team by dismissing three of the Australian’s staff, but Johan Lange has remained as sporting director to lead the search for a new head coach.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham manager Marco Silva lead Tottenham Hotspur's shortlist to replace Ange Postecoglou, sources have told ESPN.

Spurs are interested in hiring the Dane after sacking Ange Postecoglou, and his track record at Brentford proves he deserves the chance