Not only did he end the 74 year absence of a British Wimbledon finalist, he went on to offer us the prospect of the first British Wimbledon victory since 1936 – and his failure to clinch it might just have been more beneficial to his public profile than the win that was within his grasp. The Australian suggested that Spurs require a major mentality shift if they are to close the gap between themselves and the country’s elite – including City, who are one win away from securing an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title. Valencia, who have finished third in each of the last three seasons, had only managed to pick up two points from a tough start to the campaign which included trips to big two Real and Barca.