Tottenham: Thomas Frank delivers verdict on Premier League games abroad after UEFA's 'reluctant' approval | OneFootball

Two European fixtures are set to be played abroad later this season and there has suggestions that the Premier League could follow suit

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Thomas Frank has dismissed the idea of Premier League matches being played abroad.

Como have claimed that the decision is about "ensuring survival" and helping Italian clubs compete against the financial dominance of the Premier League.

In his press conference on Friday, Frank spoke about the need to turn Tottenham's stadium into a fortress and called for the home fans to play their part in that.

"Personally I prefer the league matches need to be played in the country they belong in," Frank said.

"So a Premier League match needs to be played in England, in my opinion. I understand that football or the world is not as it used to be 20 years ago, because that's how the world is developing. That's just how things progress and develop and change a bit.

"But for me, Premier League games need to be played in England."

Asked whether he would be vocal to the club's hierarchy in ensuring Spurs did not ever play a home match abroad during his time in charge, Frank said: "No, I have no problem saying that. I think it should be played in England, if you play in England.

"If I have the power to stop it? Probably not. But at least I can raise my voice."