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Tottenham record-breaker drafted into England training after Ollie Watkins forced to pull out of squad

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DANE SCARLETT trained with the England first team on Monday to fill in for the injured Ollie Watkins.

The Three Lions had a session at Tottenham's training ground before flying out to Latvia for Tuesday's World Cup Qualifier.

And boss Thomas Tuchel was left a man light up top after Watkins returned to Aston Villa with the knock he picked up in Thursday's win over Wales.

Scarlett was one of only a few English Spurs stars stationed at Hotspur Way during the international break.

The 21-year-old boasts caps at Under-21 level but he wasn't called up to the latest squad.

And he is spending at least the first half of the season in north London after Tottenham bosses opted against sending him on another loan spell.

Scarlett was therefore in the right place at the right time when Tuchel sought out a centre-forward for Monday's session.

The youngster was snapped doing drills with Spurs legend Harry Kane and posted to England's social media channels.

But he won't play any part in the Latvia clash which could rubber-stamp England's spot at next year's World Cup.

A victory would be enough for the Three Lions with two qualifying matches still to play.

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The nation's record goal-scorer, Kane, will be back in contention to start up front after sitting out the Wales clash.

Jarrod Bowen, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Gordon can also fill in centrally if required.

Big things were expected of Scarlett when he made his Tottenham debut at the age of 16 years and 247 days.

That made him their youngest-ever first-team player until Alfie Devine toppled him in 2021.

Scarlett has gained senior experience on loan at Portsmouth, Ipswich and Oxford United, but he is yet to hit the heights many expected.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank hasn't given the forward any first-team minutes this campaign.

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Ex-Chelsea and Tottenham star now managing in South Korea with footballer-turned-bodybuilder son his assistant

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GUS POYET has been around the block as a player and a manager - and his latest jaunt has taken him to South Korea.

There - at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors - he is joined by his ex-pro footballer son Diego, who has packed on so much muscle he is virtually unrecognisable from his playing days.

And the dad-and-lad duo are making an effective team.

Jeonbuk are on the cusp of their first K League title in four years - sitting 13 points clear with only six games to play.

Poyet took over on Christmas Eve last year and he has made a big impact in the 10 months since.

The Uruguayan became a Premier League legend during a seven-year spell in London with Chelsea and Tottenham.

And the first nine years of his managerial career were also spent in England.

After cutting his teeth on the backroom teams at Swindon, Leeds and Spurs, Poyet earned the top job at Brighton and took them from League One to the Championship play-offs.

A stint at Sunderland followed before the 57-year-old tried his luck in Greece, Spain, China, France and Chile.

Poyet says he's thankful that son Diego is with him in South Korea to tell it like it is.

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Diego - now 30 - played professionally with Charlton, West Ham and others before retiring in 2018 when his career stalled.

The young coach has built a bodybuilder-esque physique since hanging up his boots.

And while he no longer has a footballer body, he has retained his footballer IQ.

Poyet Sr. told the Daily Star: "He's still thinking as a player, and he will analyse the game like he was playing, and what he was doing.

"So he’s still young, but if I’m honest, he knows what I want, so it's straightforward. He will never say ‘I don't know.'

"He will tell me something, even if it's the opposite of what I think, and that's good for my way and for my staff. I want that kind of staff with me, people who tell me the truth."

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'Russell Martin didn't have a clue' say fans as Spurs ace Mikey Moore nets HAT-TRICK for England U19s amid Rangers woes

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TOTTENHAM fans have claimed Russell Martin failed to get the best out of Mikey Moore at Rangers after the youngster netted a hat-trick for England's Under-19s against Belgium.

The 18-year-old is a highly-regarded talent in the Spurs academy and there are big hopes for him after he was loaned to Ibrox.

But Rangers fans are yet to see Moore hitting top form yet after he failed to register a goal or assist so far.

It has led to criticism from Rangers fans, with some suggesting the player should be sent back to Tottenham.

Moore has played a total of ten games for the Gers, including three starts in the Scottish Premiership.

He has struggled to get going amid Rangers' turbulent recent form that cost Martin his job this week.

But now Moore has shown his old boss what he is capable of after firing in a treble for the England youth side.

Moore was the star of the show in England's 4-1 friendly win over Belgium this weekend.

He grabbed his first strike on the stroke of half time before scoring another in the 58th minute and finally his third of the day in the 65th minute.

Moore was substituted with 23 minutes still on the clock and will be delighted with his clinical display.

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He previously scored another hat-trick for England's Under-17s in November 2023 and is continuing to make waves.

Tottenham fans celebrated his achievement on social media and claimed it showed Martin was at fault for Moore's difficult start.

One supporter wrote: "Mikey Moore. Russell Martin didn't have a f***ing clue."

Another said: "Mikey Moore hat-trick yet you have Rangers fans calling him names I've never even heard of before. Mikey's not the problem, Rangers is."

A third added: "But Rangers fans told me he’s the worst player to play for them in the history of the club?"

And one wrote: "Russell Martin really ruined Mikey Moore’s rep. As soon as he plays for a proper coach he scores a hat trick."

Moore joined Tottenham as a nine-year-old has played a total of 21 senior games for the club.

He was called upon by manager Ange Postecoglou last season after the team suffered a major injury crisis.

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'Kick in the teeth' - Tottenham fans fuming as club unveil new £140 SCARF and £275 jacket in major ‘own goal’

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TOTTENHAM fans are furious with the club's new and expensive clothing line.

Spurs unveiled their new designer clothes range, which includes some expensive prices in their official shop zone.

The North Londoners teamed up with John Smedley and had former stars Ledley King as well as Michael Dawson modelling.

However, fans are fuming with the prices, which include a scarf worth £140 and a £275 jacket.

Angry Tottenham supporters didn't hold back as they stormed social media.

One fan tweeted: "This is a bit of a kick in the teeth.”

Another commented: "It seems to be a bit of an own goal."

A third wrote: "Talk about a p*** take.”

This fan raged: "“For f***’s sake.”

And that one posted: "Oh come on..."

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Tottenham are currently third in the Premier League table after a positive start to the season under manager Thomas Frank.

Spurs have won four out of their first seven league matches, of which they only lost one.

Tottenham are back in action next Sunday in the Prem when they host Aston Villa.

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Son Heung-min copying Beckham again by setting US alight as 51million South Koreans pray he does the same at World Cup

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SPEND five minutes in Seoul with Son Heung-min and you quickly realise he is the David Beckham of South Korea.

‘Sonny mania’ is quite something to witness in his home country, with frenzied fans mobbing him everywhere he goes, just like Goldenballs in, well, pretty much anywhere.

Now he is retracing Becks’ steps by moving to Los Angeles to light up the MLS.

And next summer, the winger is set to be the World Cup poster boy when football fever hits America in the way Beckham envisaged when he first went to LA Galaxy 18 years ago.

Many supporters Stateside are only just becoming acquainted with Son’s brilliance thanks to his electric form since joining LAFC from Tottenham in August.

The affable forward, whose K-Pop star good looks belie his 33 years of age, has already banged in eight goals in his first nine MLS appearances.

It has quickly endeared him to one of the most raucous fanbases in American football - soccer, that is, not gridiron - given how barmy the LAFC army can be.

One excited section of that fanbase would have known exactly what to expect.

The Tigers supporters group is majority Korean and a big part of the club's culture.

LA itself has the largest Korean community in the US, making this the perfect place for Son to settle away from the Premier League.

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Over in England, and specifically in North London, Son’s status as one of the elite wingers in Prem history has long been established.

Joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 for a bargain £22million, Son went on to score a blistering 173 goals in 454 appearances.

He is without doubt the greatest Asian player to grace the English top flight.

And given the eye-watering commercial revenues he delivered Spurs, plus the fact the club basically got their money back a decade after buying him, he is arguably the most value-for-money signing in Prem history.

Ironically, Son toiled in his first season and had to be convinced by then-boss Mauricio Pochettino not to leave the club at the end of it.

After that, though, he flew.

The smiley forward formed a devastating partnership with England captain Harry Kane, where their combined Prem goals tally of 47 was a whopping 11 more than next best Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard at Chelsea.

Every Spurs home game would see an army of South Korean fans descend on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, often having made the pilgrimage from the far side of the world, to see a glimpse of their hero.

Spurs said in 2022 that shirt sales with ‘Son 7’ on the back would reach up to 700 on a home matchday.

It's getting better and better every year. After the World Cup, it’s going to blow up again.

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While they also claimed back then that 12million of Korea’s 51m population were Spurs fans, underlining the power of their beloved No7.

Son insisted he could not be called a Spurs legend until he had won a trophy - even if his adoring supporters felt otherwise.

He became one in everyone’s eyes - even, he eventually admitted, his own - when he lifted the Europa League in May, ending Spurs’ 17-year silverware curse.

That allowed him to bow out on a high after ten memorable years of Spurs’ service - and now he has already put in some unforgettable displays in the city of Angels.

The move has proved to be an inspired one that is perfect for Son at this stage of his career.

Keeping pace with the hurly-burly of the Premier League was becoming increasingly harder for him last season and it is understood that around Christmas time he first started thinking of calling time in England.

The MLS may be a lesser level but with the great Lionel Messi playing over in Miami, it is growing all the time.

As former England Under-21 Sam Surridge, in the mix with Messi for the golden boot after blasting 23 goals for Nashville, told SunSport: “Since I’ve been here the standard has been getting better and better every year.

“After the World Cup, it’s going to blow up again.”

Son could well play a huge role in making that happen if he can lead Korea far in the tournament.

The smart money is on South Korea playing most of their games on the West coast - though the draw is not done until December to confirm this - given how much nearer that will be to the timezone their supporters will be in when watching from home.

You would expect plenty to make the trip over to North America for the tournament itself too, displaying the kind of banners and support for Son that they have been showing at LAFC and previously Spurs.

The interest in him in America has bordered Messi territory, with LAFC reporting about 34billion views across all social media channels when Son joined, an increase of 594 per cent.

His shirt has been selling like hot cakes - and his performances on the pitch have been living up to the iconic name on the back of those jerseys too.

Son looks revitalised by his move to the Golden State, playing virtually every minute for his new team, in stark contrast to his injury-interrupted final campaign at Tottenham.

Now his ardent supporters will hope he can deliver a golden summer for his nation on football’s biggest stage.

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Tottenham owners pour £100m into club & vow 'more to come' after rejecting world record £4.5bn Brooklyn Earick takeover

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TOTTENHAM’S owners have pumped another £100million into the club - reiterating their long-term “commitment”.

SunSport revealed last month that the Lewis family, who are the majority shareholders of Spurs, were mulling over putting a fresh cash boost into the North Londoners.

They have now done that to the tune of an eight-figure sum via their company ENIC, which the family hope will prove they are invested in the club for the long haul.

In a statement on Tottenham’s website, the club hinted the extra wonga could go into Thomas Frank’s transfer kitty to improve his squad.

The statement read: “This equity will further strengthen the club’s financial position and equip the club’s leadership with additional resources to continue the focus on driving long-term sporting success.

“The additional capital is part of the Lewis family’s ongoing commitment to the club and its future.”

It comes after DJ tech bro Brooklyn Earick decided not to make a formal bid for Tottenham despite showing interest in a £4.5billion takeover.

Spurs are now being run by Vivienne and Charlie Lewis, the children of the club’s former owner Joe Lewis who is no longer involved.

They ruthlessly ousted long-term chairman Daniel Levy at the start of September owing to Spurs’ poor performance on the pitch, as part of a supposed ‘new era’ for the club.

The message since they took control has been the Lewis family have no interest in selling up, while Frank last month claimed the owners were “120 per cent” committed.

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Vivienne and her son-in-law Nick Beucher were spotted at Spurs' Uefa Youth League game in Bodo/Glimt last week, before taking in the seniors’ Champions League clash up in the Arctic Circle.

Peter Charrington replaced Levy, albeit as Tottenham’s non-executive chairman, working alongside chief executive Vinai Venkatesham.

He added: “As I stated a few weeks ago, our focus is on stability and empowering the management team to deliver on the club’s ambitions.

“I know the Lewis family are also ambitious for the future.

“Today’s capital commitment reflects that ambition and I would like to thank them for their ongoing support.

“We will continue to do all we can to ensure that Vinai and his team are supported in the best way possible to take this club forward.”

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‘There’s no doubt’ – Premier League stadium ‘set to host the Super Bowl’ as NFL decision made

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TOTTENHAM’S stunning stadium is being lined up to host a future Super Bowl — in what would be a historic first outside of North America.

The £1billion north London ground welcomed its 11th NFL regular season game on Sunday as the Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns.

And it’s set to hit a dozen games next weekend when the Denver Broncos take on the New York Jets in Week Six.

Since opening in 2019, Spurs’ stadium has remained the only purpose-built NFL venue outside the US — and it's officially the NFL's home in the UK.

Now, leading voices in the sport say it’s only a matter of time before the biggest game in American football lands on British soil.

Sky Sports NFL’s Ndamukong Suh, a Super Bowl champion himself, said: “There’s no doubt in my mind — it’s on the table. I’d bet it happens in the next five years.”

NFL owners are believed to be seriously considering taking the Super Bowl global with Dallas Cowboys supremo Jerry Jones one of the biggest supporters of the idea.

It comes as the NFL ramps up its international expansion, with London hosting three games this season — and seven to be played overseas in total.

New venues include Dublin, Madrid, Berlin, and a return to Brazil, while the league plans to land in Australia with a game in Melbourne next year.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wants EVERY team to play at least one international game per season, targeting up to 16 overseas games annually.

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Fellow Sky Sports pundit Jason Bell added: “The Super Bowl is about experience — imagine it in London.

"It’s never been done before. That’s exactly why it’ll happen.”

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Ex-Spurs star David Bentley swaps high life in Marbella for boxing training to fight former Chelsea player Jody Morris

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DAVID BENTLEY has ditched the high life in Marbella for gritty boxing training ahead of his fight against Jody Morris.

The former Tottenham star takes on ex-Chelsea player and coach Morris next Saturday at the Grosvenor Hotel in Mayfair.

Graham Stack - who spent six seasons as an Arsenal goalkeeper - is organising the charity boxing event.

And he feared Bentley would get lost in the Marbella sauce after approaching the maverick midfielder to fight on the card.

Stack, 44, told SunSport: "I must say I was blown away by it. I asked Bents, and he said, 'Yeah, I'm in.' He said, 'No problem.'

"I said, 'No Bents, you realise that once you've committed, you've committed and there's sort of no turning back on this.'

"He was like 'Stacky, put me down.' And then I couldn't get hold of him for about a month!

"I found out he was on a yacht and on a boat and he was in Marbella and he was partying and I thought, 'He's gonna let me down.

"But Bents is true to his word, he's not letting me down, he's committed to it completely and he's training really hard."

Bentley - who retired from football at just 29 - co-owns a bar in Marbella.

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But now he is being trained by former professional boxer Kevin Mitchell for his derby bout against Morris.

And the dad-of-four revealed his youngest daughter is fearing the worst - while wife Kimberly is buzzing to see the 41-year-old back in shape.

Bentley said: "My little one was crying a bit, 'You're not boxing!' But it's life, isn't it? Life's a big fight and you got to keep going.

"So getting in the ring, I'm looking forward to it. Yeah, the kids are all right. They've come round to it.

"My missus be happy, getting a bit fitter, get rid of the derby! The old "dad bod". But yeah, getting a bit fitter now."

Bentley - who came up at Arsenal with Stack - signed for Spurs in 2008 and spent six seasons with the North London side.

Morris meanwhile was at Chelsea's academy before making his debut in 1996 - spending seven years at the club.

He played alongside John Terry and Frank Lampard - who he also returned to the Blues with as a coach.

So the London bragging rights will be on the line as Bentley said: "He'll have a full support when they bring the old Chelsea firm with him, won't they?

"But don't worry, I've got all the old Tottenham North London with me!"

Elsewhere on the card is Curtis Davies vs Paddy Kenny, Leroy Lita vs David Noble, Lee Trundle vs Anthony Gardner and Greg Halford vs Marvin Elliott.

Stack is organising the event on behalf of four charities - looking to raise £500,000.

All funds will be donated to Playskill, Sport In Mind, Willow Foundation, and Helping Hands.

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'You can't lose to Spurs' - Jody Morris warned by Chelsea fans ahead of charity boxing match with David Bentley

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JODY MORRIS already has the pressure of the Chelsea faithful on him heading into his charity boxing bout against David Bentley.

The former Blues midfielder takes on ex-Tottenham Bentley star next Saturday at the Grosvenor Hotel in Mayfair.

He is one of ten retired Premier League players taking to the ring - but the battle for London bragging rights makes it the juiciest fight of all.

Morris, 46, told SunSport: "My mates have been messaging me going, 'You can't lose to Spurs!

"But yeah, well I'll be hoping for a Chelsea win that night, put it that way."

Morris came through Chelsea's academy before making his debut in 1996 - spending seven years at the club.

He came up alongside John Terry and Frank Lampard - who will be backing him against Bentley.

Morris said: "I spoke to JT about it quite a bit, not so much Lamps, he's pretty busy doing a great job at Coventry at the minute.

"Listen, I've had many well wishers but when it was first announced, it kind of looked like it was a bit of a way away and all of a sudden it's only two weeks around the corner now.

"So I'm sure I'll get plenty of messages in the build-up but like I say, I'm pretty focused on just trying to get fitter and better at boxing before the night comes around so you don't embarrass yourself.

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"Nobody wants to lose do they? And usually if you're losing in boxing fights, it means that you're taking a bit of punishment, so I'm definitely hoping not to do that!"

Elsewhere on the card is Curtis Davies vs Paddy Kenny, Leroy Lita vs David Noble, Lee Trundle vs Anthony Gardner and Greg Halford vs Marvin Elliott.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack is organising the event on behalf of four charities - looking to raise £500,000.

All funds will be donated to Playskill, Sport In Mind, Willow Foundation and Helping Hands.

Morris hopes to settle his London derby with Bentley in the ring - before sharing a pint afterwards.

He said: "I was lucky enough to play with Stacky and Marvin Elliott that are there.

"I know Leroy Lita a little bit, even Leon McKenzie that's one of the coaches, Darren Barker being a coach.

"There is a real good sort of family and friends feel about it but I think once you enter the ring that'll maybe go out of the way for a little bit.

"But like I said, I'm sure we'll all have a good drink after and hopefully celebrate nobody being too hurt."

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Harry Kane reveals doubts over leaving Bayern for Tottenham transfer return and where he plans to finish career

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HARRY KANE has revealed his doubts over returning to the Premier League.

The England captain is open to signing a new deal with Bayern Munich — and hinted he could end his career in the US.

Kane, 32, admits to no longer being certain of a Prem homecoming, even though Tottenham do have a first option on re-signing him after his £104million exit from them two years ago.

Kane, who has 18 goals in ten games for Bayern this campaign, said: “In terms of staying longer, I could definitely see that.

“I have not had those conversations with Bayern yet but if they do arise, I’d be willing to talk.

“It depends on how the next year or so goes and what we achieve together. We are in a fantastic moment and I am not thinking about anything else.

“In terms of the Premier League, I don’t know. If you had asked me when I first left for Bayern, I’d have said for sure, I’d come back.

“Now I’ve been there a couple of years, that has gone down a bit, not so much — but I wouldn’t say I would never go back.

“America is too early. MLS would be something later in my career when I am thinking about the last couple of years or so.

“What I’ve learnt in my career is that different opportunities happen and things fall in place.

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“Going back to my first point about Bayern, right now, I am fully all in with them.”

Kane joined the German giants for an initial £86m and the release clause in his deal would allow him to leave for £56.7m next summer.

Spurs manager Thomas Frank last month said the club’s ex-talisman is “welcome” to return.

And Kane knows he is only 47 goals shy of Alan Shearer’s Prem-record haul of 260 goals.

Yet ahead of Thursday’s home friendly with Wales, the Three Lions hero said he loves playing for Bayern boss — and Manchester City legend — Vincent Kompany.

Kane - who also revealed he has tweaked his diet as he chases World Cup and Ballon d'Or glory - added: “I have still got this season and another season.

“It is not like I am into my last year. It is not like there is any panic in that sense.

“I love the manager at Bayern. He is fantastic and, as always, as long as we are improving and I am improving, then I am happy to see what we can achieve.

“I just don’t think there is any need to rush anything on both parts. Obviously, we are only two months into the season.

“If there is to be an extension, it has to work for everyone and it has to have a clear vision on where we see the club.”

Kane looks set to start against both Wales and Latvia next Tuesday in a World Cup qualifier.

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