Ange Postecoglou accepts blame for Tottenham collapse at Everton and explains system change

Taking responsibility: Ange Postecoglou accepts that Tottenham’s wretched first-half showing at Everton was mostly his fault - (REUTERS)

Ange Postecoglou has accepted responsibility for Tottenham’s first-half horror show in the 3-2 defeat against Everton.

With just 11 match-fit senior players available for the game amid a worsening injury crisis, the Australian switched to a back three against the Toffees at Goodison Park on Sunday but his side trailed 3-0 at half-time after fine finishes from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Iliman Ndiaye and Archie Gray's own goal.