Tottenham assistant coach Mile Jedinak is enjoying his new job.

Jedinak is a key member of manager Ange Postecoglou's backroom team.

“It's been nice to embrace the football club, but get on with what needs to happen which is get this football club to where it needs to be on the pitch," said the former Crystal Palace captain in an interview with Optus Sport. “My primary role day-to-day with our coaching department we're all doing bits on the pitch every day, that's what we're encouraged to do. You always feel involved and active.

“Part of the responsibility is working with individuals and units with an emphasis on set-plays, and defensively as well, is something I have responsibility for which I'm enjoying also.

“I think the environment that we as coaches, and the demands we get put under, how are we going to continue to improve ourselves, but the group as well. For me, that's healthy. You never want to stand still, it's about that next step and what we can do to improve.

“That doesn't mean you do it at lightning speed, it might be a small thing every day and challenging the group to respond in a positive way that gets the best out of them. I live it and breathe it every single day now. It's challenging, but you get used to it and you continue to keep pushing."

Asked why he doesn't appear on the bench, Jedinak joked: “Partly because there's no room on the bench!

"I'm up there with the analysts - particularly looking for solutions and having conversations with the other coaches.

“It's a collective thing: how can we then affect it at half-time. There are moments where we have stuff for the team, but also about extra bits for individuals and making the time as productive as it can possibly be."