Jose Mourinho claims Tottenham clash in Carabao Cup

JOSE MOURINHO says the Carabao Cup semi against Brentford is the biggest game of Tottenham reign so far.

Spurs host the Championship Bees in a one-legged showdown as they look to end their 13-year trophy drought.

Asked if Tuesday’s game is his most important match since taking over as boss 14 months ago, Mourinho said: “Yes, I think so.

“In the perspective of the club chasing silverware for many years, I would say so.

“Of course we always have important matches.

“Last season we had a match at Palace that would give us participation in this season’s Europa League or not ufabet.

“The match against Leeds on Saturday was also very important as we went a few games without a victory in the Premier League.

“But I would say a semi-final is always a very important match – the only one more important is a final.”

Tottenham have not lifted trophy since beating Chelsea 2-1 in extra time in the final of this competition at Wembley in 2008.

Spurs’ last FA Cup triumph was in 1991 while you have to go back all the way to 1961 for the last time they were crowned top flight champs – although they did win the Uefa Cup in 1984.