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Ange Postecoglou expects Tottenham to be in the Premier League title race in 12 months' time.
Spurs had hit the league summit in November, before a spate of injuries sparked an inconsistent winter period.
The north London club are now 11 points off leaders Liverpool and battling for Champions League qualification with Aston Villa.
Postecoglou has repeatedly insisted a top-four finish is not the priority this season. He is instead more focused on the development and improvement of his young squad.
Asked whether he expects Spurs to be challenging for the title next term, Postecoglou replied: 'I hope so. Or why am I doing what I'm doing? That's why I came to the club.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou hopes his side can mount a title challenge next year
The Australian asked 'why am I doing what I'm doing' if Spurs can't challenge the top sides
'As somebody said to me last week, '"just do your job Ange" and my job is to come here and try to bring success.
'And if you don't think you're going to be in the title race in 12 months' time, then I don't know why I'm here.'
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