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League Cup trophy: Jose Mourinho sends powerful message ahead of Tottenham final

Carabao Cup - Semi-Final - Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - January 5, 2021, Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho with players after the match. [REUTERS/Paul Childs ]

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho said he senses the desire of his players to end the club's 13-year trophy drought after they reached the League Cup final beating Championship side Brentford 2-0 on Tuesday.

Spurs have not lifted a major trophy since their League Cup triumph over Chelsea in 2008 and goals from Moussa Sissoko and Son Heung-min secured their ninth final appearance in the competition, which they have won four times.

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