Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> produced an impressive account of themselves, but allowed a 2-0 lead to slip heading into the final five minutes of normal time.<\/p>\n But the signs for the North London club are positive following their display, with the two former England stars backing them to have successful campaigns. <\/p>\n Wayne Rooney<\/a> believes that Tottenham could return to challenging for the European spots next season based on their Super Cup performance.<\/p>\n The former England international claims that he was very impressed by the balance Frank\u2019s team showed against Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n Mohammed Kudus was one of several Tottenham players who impressed<\/a> against the European champions, with plenty of positives to be taken from the match, despite the defeat. <\/p>\n Last season, under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs conceded the 15th most goals in the Premier League and this was a key area Frank needed to address.<\/p>\n Wayne Rooney: \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f “The balance of this Tottenham team looks a lot better” \ud83d\udcc8<\/p>\n Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy say Spurs have plenty to look forward to this season. pic.twitter.com\/1TrEekr8S6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) August 13, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Rooney told BBC MOTD: \u201cI think the balance of the team looks a lot better, even just from that 90 minutes watching them play.<\/p>\n \u201cThe balance looks much better, so I think if they keep that balance, they can be challenging for Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard<\/a> has also backed Spurs to challenge for Europe in the Premier League and believes they are good enough for fifth place.<\/p>\n The Liverpool legend believes that his former club, Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea and Tottenham will be the clubs which make up the top five next season.<\/p>\n Tottenham need to accelerate Eberechi Eze and Savinho deals<\/p>\n Tottenham need to accelerate deals to sign Eberechi Eze<\/a> and Savinho to stand a chance of competing in both the Premier League and Champions League next season.<\/p>\n The Super Cup final highlighted Tottenham\u2019s need for attacking reinforcements, with Mathys Tel struggling to make an impact off the bench.<\/p>\n TBR Football has exclusively revealed that Arsenal\u2019s move for Eze is off<\/a>, leaving Spurs with a potentially clear run at the 27-year-old.<\/p>\n There is now a growing expectation at Spurs that the England international will be playing in Lilywhite next season. Talks remain ongoing for Savinho<\/a>.<\/p>\n ![\"Thomas](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2229991440-1024x716.jpg\")
Photo by Tullio Puglia \u2013 UEFA\/UEFA via Getty ImagesSteven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney back Tottenham to challenge for European spots<\/p>\n