Mauricio Pochettino admits he is ‘proud’ over links to Real Madrid manager role
Spurs boss impressed with attacking formation at the Bernabeu in 1-1 Champions League draw and calls situation at club now 'beautiful'
MAURICIO POCHETTINO has admitted he is "proud" over his links to the Real Madrid top job.
The current Spurs boss impressed at the Bernabeu when he brought out an attacking line-up for his side's 1-1 Champions League draw earlier this month.
Many observers felt it was exactly the type of positive, offensive mindset that Bernabeu president Florentino Perez loves.
The sides meet again at Wembley tomorrow night and in an interview with Marca, Poch has done little to quell rumours he has one eye on the seat currently occupied by Zinedine Zidane.
Although he was keen to point out that such rumours only come about because of the quality of the players at his disposal.
Asked what he thinks when he sees his name mentioned as a future Real Madrid manager, Pochettino said: "It makes me feel proud of my players because they are the ones who run, the ones who score.
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"The most beautiful thing that is happening to us is that the coaching staff, players and the club that we all grow at the same speed.
"We came from Southampton, players like [Harry] Kane, Dele Alli, [Eric[ Dier... they are getting more mature, the new stadium.
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"The potential of Tottenham cannot be measured yet. It's a matter of time and of winning.
"We will need to win so that people recognise that Tottenham aren't only a team that knows how to play well."
But Pochettino - who also spoken of his desire to one day boss England - also referenced the culture of belonging at Spurs now that he hopes will make it difficult for stars to leave.
He added: "In football there are things that are difficult to understand. The feeling that has been generated in this club, that of belonging, makes it more complicated for footballers to want to leave.
"In football, everything changes from one day to the next. Hopefully they will stay here. The objective is to ensure Tottenham win both the Premier League and the Champions League."
