Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is determined to be the man who ends the club's trophy drought, according to Spurs' FA Cup-winning skipper Gary Mabbutt.

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is determined to be the man who ends the club's trophy drought, according to Spurs' FA Cup-winning skipper Gary Mabbutt.
Mabbutt captained Spurs to FA Cup success in 1991, the last time they won English's football oldest cup competition.
Tottenham have only won silverware twice during the past 30 years despite turning into one of the Premier League's strongest clubs and becoming a regular sight again in European competitions during the last two decades.
Conte is the latest manager tasked with bringing back the glory days and has spoken of his desire to "win something important", with Spurs still in the FA Cup and Champions League this season.
"Looking at the teams left in the FA Cup, I feel we have a great opportunity," Mabbutt told the PA news agency.
"This season in the FA Cup we have a fantastic opportunity and we are also in the last 16 of the Champions League with a game against (AC) Milan, who are beatable so yes, the cups could be very exciting for us.
"I think Antonio has set his mind on winning something this season and we'll be throwing everything to do it. We haven't had a trophy for a while now and it is time we had a trophy.
"Antonio has done it with the last few clubs he has been to and he is working as hard as he can through the training we're doing, the players we're bringing in and getting players back from injury as quick as we can to make sure this season we have a great chance to win a cup."
Conte reached two FA Cup finals during his spell with Chelsea and will turn his attention to that competition on Saturday when Tottenham visit Preston for a fourth-round tie.
Spurs have endured a difficult start to 2023 on and off the pitch but earned a vital win at Fulham on Monday night thanks to Harry Kane's 266th goal for the club.
It drew Kane level as Tottenham's joint-leading scorer alongside Jimmy Greaves, whose tally had stood since 1970.
Club ambassador Mabbutt added: "Obviously Harry has a good few years in him yet but it has been remarkable what he has achieved.
"I am not surprised because I've been very lucky to see Harry come through from a young age and he always had a fantastic ability to score goals.
"It took him a while to get that development from youth to pushing through but as soon as he got that progression, he got a lot of experience on loan, and when he came back, he got into the first team and progressed immensely.
"He is one of the best strikers in the world today and his goalscoring record is second to none."
Spurs stalwart Mabbutt was speaking at the club's first ever official supporters' club pre-match social event on January 15.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosted members from 80 different fans' groups in Market Square, with a number of club greats in attendance including Ossie Ardiles and Martin Chivers to swap stories and memorabilia.
Mabbutt, second on the club's all-time list of appearance makers, was more than happy to recall the long walk up the old Wembley steps to lift the FA Cup in 1991 after beating Nottingham Forest following extra-time.
"I was lucky enough to be the captain that day and most people I meet ask about memories of that. It is still very fresh in my mind," the 61-year-old insisted.
"Obviously globally now we've got fantastic support, a fantastic following, and this has been an excellent opportunity to bring fans together to swap pin badges from their own supporters' clubs all over.
"I have had invites to go every part of the world so it is fantastic for everyone.
"A lot of the places we've actually been to play and some of the older people would have seen me play in Sligo in Ireland or overseas in Australia. It is great to meet so many Tottenham fans."

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has a 'great chance' to win a trophy

Nathan Ake proved the unlikely match-winner as Manchester City edged out title rivals Arsenal 1-0 in a tense FA Cup fourth-round tie on Friday.

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Nathan Ake proved the unlikely match-winner as Manchester City edged out title rivals Arsenal 1-0 in a tense FA Cup fourth-round tie on Friday.
The Netherlands defender steered home a low shot in the 64th minute at the Etihad Stadium as City landed the first blow in their trilogy of clashes with the Gunners over the coming months.
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Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, had enjoyed the better of the first half, with Takehiro Tomiyasu and Leandro Trossard both forcing good saves from Stefan Ortega.
Yet, while much had been made of the growing touchline rivalry between City manager Pep Guardiola and his former assistant Mikel Arteta, for a seventh time in eight meetings it was ultimately the old master who prevailed.
Guardiola, perhaps aware that a victory could also have a psychological impact heading into next month's league encounter between the sides, went with a strong side and made just two changes to Arteta's six.
The Gunners, however, retained all their usual energy and, in a frantic start, seemed determined not to allow City to establish their customary early rhythm.
As a result the hosts played more direct than normal and the results were mixed. There were some promising attacks, but Erling Haaland seemed uncomfortable with the altered plan and, despite plenty of touches, the Norwegian's impact was minimal.
The Gunners initially looked the brighter team and Tomiyasu stung the palms of City’s number two goalkeeper Ortega with a ferocious shot in the fifth minute.
Trossard, making his first start for his new club, also forced a good save from the German after breaking into the area on the left.
City had a half-chance when Haaland broke clear after a Rob Holding miskick, but Gunners keeper Matt Turner met him outside the area.
The ball looped into the air and Haaland adjusted to attempt an ambitious overhead kick, but Tomiyasu comfortably cleared.
City's best chance of the first half came when Kevin De Bruyne cut inside and curled a left-foot effort narrowly wide, but Arsenal went close again when Eddie Nketiah poked wide from a Trossard cross.
City suffered a blow just before the interval when defender John Stones was forced off with an apparent hamstring injury, but they returned for the second half more determined to take control.
De Bruyne began to run through the middle more and passes became slicker. The attack was enlivened further when Julian Alvarez came off the bench in the 58th minute.
The change paid off six minutes later when the World Cup winner thumped the base of the post with a powerful long-range drive and Jack Grealish laid off to Ake from the rebound.
The Dutchman had time and space and calmly placed a shot beyond the reach of Turner.
It proved a decisive strike and City comfortably and efficiently closed out the game with Arsenal failing to threaten again.
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Nathan Ake strike hands Manchester City narrow FA Cup win over Arsenal

Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier has signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until the summer of 2025.

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Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier has signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until the summer of 2025.
The 32-year-old England right-back, who joined the Magpies from Atletico Madrid last January, has helped Eddie Howe's side keep 16 clean sheets in all competitions this season.
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Trippier told the club's official website: "I'm absolutely delighted that I've extended my contract here. I've got a lot of thank yous to make to the manager, owners, fans and my team-mates.
"When I first arrived here, they made me feel so welcome and I want to help the club achieve great things. It's a positive moment for us players in the club and there’s no place I'd rather be."
Newcastle manager Howe added: "It's a fitting reward for the season he's had.
"He's been outstanding both on and off the pitch, showing real leadership at a difficult moment when he first arrived, and now he's excelled in a team that's doing well. I can't praise him enough for everything he's given the club."
Trippier has played a key role for Howe's side as they have kept 12 clean sheets in the Premier League this season and has also registered six assists and scored one goal.
The former Tottenham full-back, who has won 40 caps for England, was Newcastle's first signing under their Saudi owners when the club paid Atletico £12million plus add-ons during last year's January transfer window.
Howe's side, currently third in the Premier League, are next in action on Tuesday when they play Southampton at home in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
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Kieran Trippier signs Newcastle contract extension until 2025

West Ham boss David Moyes insists Michail Antonio won't be leaving West Ham this month.

David Moyes insists there is no chance of Michail Antonio leaving West Ham this month.
Antonio seems to be angling for a move having this week revealed on The Footballer's Football Podcast that he has been in contact with other clubs.
The striker said: "Honestly, I've not ruled anything out. That's all I can say, nothing has been ruled out. There are talks so whatever happens, happens."
But Moyes, who lost new signing Danny Ings to an injury on his debut against Everton last weekend, has no intention of letting West Ham's all-time top Premier League goalscorer leave.
"Well, it's not the club talking about Micky Antonio, I think Micky is the one talking about it," said the Hammers boss.
"Micky said it but we here have got no intention of doing anything. Sometimes players choose to do that, some of them want to go.
"But at the moment we want Mick here, we want him playing well, we want him scoring goals, and we're happy to have him."
Losing Ings was a major blow for Moyes, who spent £12million to prise the 30-year-old frontman from Aston Villa in a bid to inject more goals into his side.
Moyes is already without Italian forward Gianluca Scamacca with a knee injury, leaving Antonio as West Ham's only fit senior striker for Monday's FA Cup tie at Derby.
"Unfortunately Danny picked up an injury in the first 15 or 20 seconds of the game," said Moyes.
"We don't think it's that bad and he'd be cup-tied on Monday anyway so we've got a little bit of grace there.
"Hopefully he's not going to miss too much. He's had an injection in his knee and hopefully he can get back quickly."
Moyes does not expect to go back into the market to replace Ings, however.
"No not really, I think in the main we've spent money on Danny which we weren't necessarily expecting to do but we felt we could add to what we've got," he said.
"At the moment I don't necessarily see us spending more money, but I don't want to say that and then you tell me you told me something different because this world changes very quickly."

David Moyes confirms Michail Antonio will be staying at West Ham

Harry Kane may miss out on the chance to become Tottenham's all-time leading scorer due to illness.

Illness could see Harry Kane miss out on the chance to become Tottenham's all-time leading scorer in Saturday's FA Cup tie at Preston.
The Spurs forward went level with Jimmy Greaves on Monday when he hit the winner at Fulham to score his 266th goal for the club.
Boss Antonio Conte revealed afterwards Kane had struggled with a fever and he missed training on Wednesday and Thursday this week before he returned on Friday ahead of the weekend clash at Sky Bet Championship outfit Preston.
"We have only one problem, with Harry, because he played the last game full of illness," Tottenham assistant Cristian Stellini revealed.
"He didn't train during the week, he trained this morning, but he wants to come with us and be available.
"We know very well that Harry wants to play every game, so we are happy that Harry is involved in the game, but the only situation we have to take care of is this."
Kane could earn an overdue rest anyway with Richarlison pushing to make his first start since a hamstring injury following last month's World Cup.
Stellini admitted some changes would be made at Deepdale but midweek signing Arnaut Danjuma, who joined on loan from Villarreal on Wednesday, is only set to be named on the bench.
Tottenham are pushing to make further additions this month and talks continue with Sporting Lisbon over the signing of Pedro Porro, the PA news agency understands.
An agreement over the payment structure of Porro's 45million euros (£39.5) release clause still needs to be reached and the attacking full-back looks primed to feature in Sporting's cup final against Porto on Saturday – but there is an expectation a deal will eventually be concluded before Tuesday's deadline.
While potential new recruit Porro could win silverware this weekend, Tottenham continue to seek an end to their trophy drought that dates back to 2008.
But Stellini insisted: "Many times, many times when I was here, we speak about a trophy, a cup to win. I don't want to push, to create pressure on this.
"We have to change the mentality. The last game was a good start-point to change this and with the change of the mentality, you don't have to talk about winning trophies, you have to do it.
"It is difficult to work on the mentality, we try to do it and we want to be a team that can win a trophy."
Conte's future has been a constant talking point recently but his passionate celebrations with the Spurs fans at Craven Cottage on Monday hinted his determination remains as strong as ever to succeed at the club.
"It's very difficult to feel that Antonio is not determined, it's very difficult," Stellini admitted.
"But, the way he celebrated, maybe he can let (people) understand, in my opinion, that he feels love around him. This is really important.
"This is really important, that the fans are with us, with the team, with the players, with the club and with Antonio as well."