Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank applauds supporters at Everton(Image: Getty Images)

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank admits it is a new challenge dealing with the demands of Champions League and domestic competitions in his first season at the North London club.

The former Brentford boss saw his side move into third in the Premier League table with an impressive 3-0 win over Everton on Sunday - with a Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle United next up on Wednesday night.

Like Eddie Howe's men, Spurs are getting to grips with the busy schedule that eight Champions League fixtures generate and the strains it places on their squads.

Both sides recorded Premier League wins following their European exersions - Newcastle beat Benfica 3-0 on Tuesday night while Spurs were held to a goalless draw by Monaco - with a place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup now up for grabs.

Newcastle hold home advantage as they look to defend the trophy they won at Wembley last March, but while Frank admits he will need to manage his squad carefully, he insists their strong away form is...