Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has been named Premier League manager of the month for August.

The Australian joined the North London club from Celtic in June after winning five out of six trophies in Scotland.

After an opening day draw away to Brentford, the 58-year-old led Tottenham to three wins on the spin in the league.

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Back-to-back 2-0 victories against Manchester United and Bournemouth was followed by a 5-2 victory on the road against Burnley.

It is Postecoglou's first manager of the month award in England and he becomes the first boss since David Wagner at Huddersfield Town to won the accolade in their first month in the top flight.

The ex-Socceroos coach was also recently shortlisted for the Best FIFA men's coach 2023.