New Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou attends Lord's Test - in pictures

Former Australia coach watches his national team take control of second Test

Tottenham Hotspur's new coach Ange Postecoglou is seen enjoying the hospitality at Lord's on day three of the second Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London on June 30, 2023. (Photo by Ian Kington / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB

New Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou at Lord's in London. Reuters

From left, back row: Former Deputy Prime Minister Of Australia Michael McCormack, Former Prime Minister of Australia John Howard and his wife Janette Howard, Chair of Cricket Australia Mike Baird and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou at Lord's Cricket Ground. Getty

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou with Australian dignitaries at Lord's on Friday. Getty

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou attends the second Ashes Test. Getty

Ange Postecoglou attends the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Getty

Tottenham Hotspur's new manager Ange Postecoglou took time out of his preparation ahead of the Premier League season to attend the third's play of the Lord's Ashes Test.

The Australian spent Friday at the iconic venue before his work with Premier League club officially begins.

The former Australia manager saw his national team take control of the second Test, racing to a 221-run lead in the second innings with eight wickets in hand.

Australia look set to take a 2-0 lead in the series and Postecoglou was glad to have witnessed a good day of cricket.

"First day at Lord's. Have been to the 'G' (Melbourne Cricket Ground) plenty of times but first time here. It's brilliant. Great venue, and more importantly, great day for the Aussies," Postecoglou told Cricket Australia's website.

Postecoglou will have his work cut out when the new term begins after a hectic transfer season.

England midfielder James Maddison became Tottenham's fourth signing of the summer, following goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli, while winger Dejan Kulusevski and fullback Pedro Porro turned their loan moves into permanent stays from Juventus and Sporting Lisbon respectively.

However, it remains to be seen whether Harry Kane, who is entering the last year of his contract, will stay around much longer.

Bayern Munich have agreed personal terms with the England captain, German daily Bild reported Wednesday, but an initial €70m bid was rejected by Tottenham.