First-half goals from centre-back Cristian Romero and striker Dominic Solanke sealed a 2-0 home victory over 10-man Dortmund on Tuesday (01.20.26), lifting Spurs into the top eight automatic qualification places after a turbulent week for the head coach.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Frank said: “That energy between the fans and the players was magic.”
The result marked a sharp contrast to Tottenham’s domestic struggles, with last weekend’s 2-1 Premier League defeat to West Ham prompting boos and chants of “sacked in the morning” from sections of the home support.
Frank’s position had come under intense scrutiny, with talks reportedly being held between the Dane and the club’s hierarchy earlier in the week.
Asked whether the Dortmund performance justified faith in him, Frank stressed unity over individuals.
He said: “I think it’s about the team and everything, but of course I understand the question. What I feel the whole time is the staff is with us, the players are with us, the ownership, everyone wants the same thing and we’re on the same page.
“We do a lot of things in the right direction and today was a big performance and a big win. But we need to keep that consistency and turn that a little bit.”
Frank pointed to effort levels as a key indicator that progress is being made, despite Tottenham’s poor league position.
He said: “I just see a team that is running very, very hard and that’s a very good sign. That’s a healthy sign of a culture and we are building something step by step.
“We could easily have got better results in the last three games. We didn’t, but we’re running hard.”
The victory was Spurs’ first home win of 2026 after a five-game winless run, and supporters responded by cheering the players off at full-time.
Frank admitted the occasion carried emotional weight.
He said: “It’s always nicer to be in moments like this. I think two big glasses of red will be necessary.”
Attention now turns back to the Premier League, with Tottenham sitting 14th and facing a crucial trip to relegation-threatened Burnley on Saturday (01.24.26).
A defeat at Turf Moor could leave Spurs just seven points above the drop zone, underlining the importance of building momentum.
