Tottenham confirm Ryan Mason will take charge for the rest of the season

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has confirmed that Ryan Mason will take charge of the club for the remainder of the season following the departure of Jose Mourinho.

The Portuguese tactician was relieved of his duties following a miserable run of results that leave Spurs' European ambitions for next season via their league standing hanging by a thread.

Spurs currently sit seventh in the Premier League - five points off the top four having played a game more than a number of the sides above them - with just six games of the season remaining.

The club's only other route to a place in the Champions League next season was recently blocked after they were knocked out of the Europa League by Dinamo Zagreb having held a 2-0 lead from the first leg.

News of Mourinho's departure from the club seemed to get lost in the frantic reaction to the formation of the Super League - a competition Spurs have signalled their intention to take part in.

However, with arguably the biggest game of their season on the horizon as they face Manchester City in the final of the Carabao Cup on Sunday, Daniel Levy has confirmed Mason has been handed the reins prior to the clash and will take charge until the end of the season.

In a statement released on the club's official website, Levy outlined his desire for the team to focus on their upcoming games and said they have all the tools needed to finish the season strongly.

“We have great belief in this squad of talented players," he said. "We have a cup final and six Premier League games ahead of us and we shall now focus all our energies on achieving a strong finish to the season.”

Mason will be joined by Chris Powell and Nigel Gibbs as interim assistant head coaches, while Michel Vorm will take the role of interim goalkeeping coach.

Ledley King has remained at the club following Mourinho's exit and he will continue in his role as first team assistant.