In a superb ‘lads, it’s Tottenham’ rant on Sky Sports, former England and Liverpool defender Carragher did not hold back, claiming that Accrington Stanley gave the Reds a tougher match in the FA Cup third round and that Postecoglou’s midfield three were a “disgrace”.

Tottenham Hotspur’s capitulation to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final was savaged by Sky Sports pundits, who accused them of having less threat than Accrington Stanley last month at Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a heavy defeat in their Carabao Cup semi-final and Ange Postecoglou's squad have come in for criticism.