Spurs will respect Pochettino team choice – Winks

The FC guys question if Harry Kane should feature in Mauricio Pochettino’s starting XI against Liverpool as he makes his comeback from an ankle injury.

Mark Ogden explains if Tottenham win the Champions League final, Mauricio Pochettino may be the most sought after man in all of football.

In an exclusive interview with ESPN FC, Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris explains how Mauricio Pochettino changed the course of his career at Spurs.

Hugo Lloris reflected on Spurs’ historic comeback against Ajax and said that all the credit belongs to Mauricio Pochettino and his coaching staff.

Ahead of the Champions League final in Madrid, Stewart Robson picks whether he’d prefer Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino or Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp as his manager.
Harry Winks has said he and the rest of the Tottenham Hotspur squad will respect whatever decisions Mauricio Pochettino makes when he selects the team to start Saturday’s Champions League final against Liverpool.
Striker Harry Kane has declared himself fit for the match in Madrid after recovering from an ankle ligament injury, leaving Pochettino to decide whether he will alter the Spurs lineup that dramatically beat Ajax in the semifinals.
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Tottenham ‘mean business’ in Champions League after win over Borussia Dortmund – Winks

Tottenham looked comfortable in their 3-0 rout of Borussia Dortmund, as Real Madrid stole a late away win against the Dutch side.

The FC panel answer your tweets on Tottenham’s trophy chances this season, where Mauricio Pochettino ranks among the top Prem managers and more.

ESPN FC’s Bundesliga correspondent Raf Honigstein explains where it all went wrong for Dortmund in the second half against Tottenham.

Craig Burley and the ESPN FC crew credit Tottenham for taking the game to Dortmund in the second half of their 3-0 win at Wembley.
Harry Winks has said Tottenham have shown the rest of Europe they “mean business” in the Champions League after their emphatic victory over Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund.
Second-half goals from Son Heung-Min, Jan Vertonghen and Fernando Llorente secured a 3-0 triumph in Wednesday’s round-of-16 tie at Wembley, and Spurs are on course to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2011.
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“We hope it’s a statement, to show that we’re up there, we mean business and we want to do well and…

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Son Heung-min, Harry Winks earn top marks as Tottenham turn it around late vs. Watford

Spurs scored twice in the last ten minutes to clinch a much-needed win after a miserable week.
Fernando Llorente scored a late winner as Tottenham came from behind to win for the second Premier League match in a row.

Spurs had fought back from a 1-0 deficit and triumphed 2-1 at Fulham on Jan. 20, with Harry Winks heading in an injury-time winner. And, although the North Londoners went on to suffer back-to-back defeats in the domestic cup competitions, history repeated itself against Watford at Wembley on Wednesday.

Tottenham trailed 1-0 to Javi Gracia’s Hornets with 10 minutes of normal…

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Tottenham’s Harry Winks shrugs off criticism after shock loss to Wolves

Wolves put a dent in Spurs’ title challenge with a resurgent second half performance to take all 3 points away from Wembley.

Craig Burley and Dan Thomas recap another excellent day in the Premier League for Liverpool and round up all the other story lines from Saturday’s fixtures.

Dan Thomas and Craig Burley review Spurs’ shock 3-1 defeat to Wolves, at Wembley.

Wolves put a dent in Spurs’ title challenge with a resurgent second half performance to take all 3 points away from Wembley.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino reflects on his side’s shock 3-1 defeat to Wolves, at Wembley

Harry Kane says Tottenham were punished in the second half by Wolves for their lack of energy and hopes Spurs can bounce back to start 2019.

Wolves put a dent in Spurs’ title challenge with a resurgent second half performance to take all 3 points away from Wembley.
Harry Winks has shrugged off criticism of Tottenham after their defeat to Wolves, saying the fact that the north Londoners have even been considered title contenders and are “fuming” at their first defeat in eight matches shows their progress, ambition and belief.
Spurs climbed above reigning champions Manchester City into second place on Boxing Day, while remaining within six points of leaders Liverpool, but they then threw away a half-time lead and suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Nuno Espirito Santo’s…

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Tottenham’s strength will be tested by ‘ridiculous’ schedule – Harry Winks

Riyad Mahrez netted the lone goal of the game as Man City extended their streak of not conceding a Premier League goal to 10 hours against Tottenham.

The ESPN FC crew pick apart Tottenham’s lacklustre performance in their loss to Manchester City and weigh up their season so far.

Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino insists he doesn’t stress over criticism in the media as he tends to stay off social media following their recent draw with PSV.

The FC crew are at odds over whether or not criticism of Tottenham’s form is warranted just yet.
Harry Winks has said Tottenham’s strength in depth will be tested by their “ridiculous” schedule this week.
Spurs visit West Ham in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, just 48 hours after their 1-0 loss to Manchester City, before travelling to Wolves on Saturday evening and hosting PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League next Tuesday.
Winks was asked whether the week ahead will give Spurs the chance to show their strength in depth.
“It’s going to have to be,” he said. “We’ve got three games in five…

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Harry Kane: Tottenham teammate Harry Winks deserves England recall

Paul Mariner is delighted for Gareth Southgate’s England extension and breaks down the UEFA Nations League roster to face Croatia and Spain.

England’s Gareth Southgate insists players such as Chelsea’s Ross Barkley must take his chance and prove he deserves a spot in the squad in the UEFA Nations League against Croatia and Spain.

England’s Gareth Southgate is backing Luka Modric to win FIFA’s ‘The Best’ award and insists England must make sure they get better to ensure history of being unsuccessful does not repeat itself.
England captain Harry Kane has welcomed the return of his Tottenham teammate Harry Winks to the national squad.
Winks was named man of the match on his England debut last October, in a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania which remains his only senior international appearance due to an ankle injury sustained last November, which eventually required surgery in the summer. 
The 22-year-old is now back in the fold as the Three Lions prepare to visit Croatia and Spain in the UEFA Nations League,…

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Lionel Messi has ‘completed football’ – Tottenham’s Harry Winks

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic lauded teammate Lionel Messi, after the Argentine was pivotal for the Catalans in their 4-2 win over Tottenham.

Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino feels his side deserved a point in their 4-2 defeat to Barcelona where the Catalan’s Ernesto Valverde also gives his thoughts.

A Lionel Messi brace helps Barcelona hold off Tottenham while Liverpool suffer defeat at the hands of Napoli.

Before the game, Tottenham supporters were confident of victory. However, Barcelona’s genius of a No. 10 made them eat their words!

The ESPN FC crew were full of praise for Barcelona’s offense, led by captain Leonel Messi, in their win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham’s Harry Winks has said that Lionel Messi is the greatest player ever and has “completed football” after witnessing the Argentine’s genius at close quarters on Wednesday.
Messi produced a sublime performance as Barcelona beat Spurs 4-2 at Wembley, playing the defence-splitting passes for the opening two goals before scoring twice himself, while also hitting the post twice.
For Winks, the 31-year-old has reached the top level possible.
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Tottenham’s Harry Winks feeling ‘strong, sharp, fit’ after overcoming ankle surgery

Liverpool extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to five games following their 2-1 win over Tottenham.

Liverpool extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to five games following their 2-1 win over Tottenham.

Mauricio Pochettino defended Michel Vorm’s display against Liverpool, saying it’s always going to be tough playing in Hugo Lloris’ shadow.

Son Heung-min appears to have his feet taken out from under him in the dying seconds versus Liverpool, but wasn’t awarded a penalty.

Mauricio Pochettino knew this season was going to be tough for Tottenham, but refuses to blame poor form on a World Cup hangover.
Tottenham’s Harry Winks said he has fought a tough mental battle after discovering he will always have pain in his ankle, but he forgot about the injury while facing Liverpool and feels close to his best.
Although Winks underwent surgery in the summer, manager Mauricio Pochettino said the 22-year-old has a “chronic” problem and will always feel some discomfort.
Nonetheless, the midfielder was given his first start since February against Liverpool on Saturday, and completed 73 minutes of the 2-1…

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