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Mo Kudus spoke to the media at Hotspur Way after training on Monday, ahead of our UEFA Champions League MD6 clash against Slavia Prague at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night (8pm UK).

Here’s what he had to say…

You had a great game at the weekend, but there was one moment where you flicked the ball and it went out of play and Romero and van de Ven gave you a bit for stick – can you tell us about how you're comfortable enough as a squad to be able to tell each other when things are right and wrong and keep certain standards…

Mo: “Yeah, I think it's very important to be honest with each other and demand a lot from each other. I think it was a moment in the game, you know, there's emotions everywhere and definitely they demand a lot from not just from me, but the whole team. It's just part of the game. I just kept on with it and kept playing.”

Have you got the stool (for his celebration) from West Ham at Tottenham? The wooden one with the elephants?

Mo: “It was just one time that I used that, you know. Most times I use the one from the stewards. That's what I mostly use. The stool from the West Ham game was just a one-time thing. I just used it for once and that was it.”

Ghana obviously got drawn with England in the World Cup - what kind of team will England face next summer?

Mo: “I think to qualify for the World Cup alone is a big statement from us and shows what we can do. There's still a bit of time until that, so just focus here for now and then definitely we'll prepare towards that. It's good to have England in the group.”

What are your thoughts on facing England next summer?

Mo: “Interesting, I'm looking forward to it. I’m playing against most of the players in the country here and some of the other guys that play here as well, so we are pretty much aware of the side we are facing and the quality they have, but we will definitely be up for it and be ready.”

You grew up in Nima (Ghana). You’ve talked about how you started playing on quite bumpy, dusty pitches - how did that help your ability to dribble?

Mo: “I think in circumstances like that, obviously, in the sand you don't really know and expect how the ball is supposed to move or bounce over. You have to react towards it quickly. That was the situation back then. It's something we definitely want to change now. I think playing on good pitches here helps a lot. Looking at it from a positive point of view, I think it helps your technique in a way. If you can play in the sand where you don't know where the ball is supposed to move and it changes very quickly and you have to react to it, then when you have a better pitch, it definitely helps. It's something we all play a part in to change, to improve, back home, to get children growing up just like I was, to get better pitches which helps their development when they come to Europe. Looking at it from a positive point of view, it helps in a way.”

Is it close control or is it the body movement that helps?

Mo: “I think it's close control. In the sand, you don't know the direction where the ball is going, so you need to react quickly to that. I think it's close control.”

It's been a few months now here at Spurs, a mixed few months for the club, what have you made of your start individually?

Mo: “I think I'm still getting used to everything, even though the demands are high and obviously there's no time, you have to perform immediately because that's what the league is about. But with the help of the staff, the coaches and the team-mates, I think I've been settling smoothly so far, but there's still a lot more to do and to show as a team and individually as well. We'll just keep taking it game by game and then keep focusing on what's ahead. I believe we have a lot to offer as a team and individually as well."

How much was the pressure of that long wait for a home win in the Premier League?

Mo: “Home or away, there's pressure to win every game, especially playing for a big club like Tottenham. So, the pressure has always been there, but definitely we want to do our best to win more games, whether at home or away, but more importantly, especially in front of our home fans. Definitely this Saturday was a good boost, and thanks to the fans for their support, because we are all in this together. So, we just need to build on that and then kill it tomorrow as well.”

Thomas Frank spoke to the media at Hotspur Way after training on Monday, ahead of our UEFA Champions League MD6 clash against Slavia Prague at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night (8pm UK).

Here’s what he had to say…

Can we get a team news update? No Destiny Udogie or Brennan Johnson out there training? Are they out?

Thomas: “Destiny, as I said after the (Brentford) game unfortunately picked up a hamstring injury at the end of the Newcastle game, so he’s out until January, unfortunately. Brennan is touch and go."

After a good performance on Saturday, are you tempted to stick to a winning side?

Thomas: “I liked the performance, as I said after the game, but we're also playing a lot of games, so there will be a bit of rotation. I think that's the right thing to do to make sure everyone is coming full of energy and freshness but also keeping a core.”

Can I ask about Yves Bissouma – is a disciplinary process underway, have you spoken to him?

Thomas: “It's an internal matter that we're dealing with at the moment, and when we have dealt with that, then I will have a comment on it.”

Is Dejan Kulusevski at a stage in his rehabilitation where he can go off to a different environment and help his recovery?

Thomas: “Yeah, as I said, I will confirm when he's available for the squad. It's part of the recovery. There’s a plan for everything.”

We saw James Maddison out there today – could you update us on where he is?

Thomas: “It's very early stages. It's still a long-term injury, so it's good to see him out there, but very early stages. There's no specific time frame. It'll be a long time, unfortunately, before he's available.”

How important is it for the team to build on the win against Brentford and continue the momentum in this game?

Thomas: “Definitely. It's always good to build on and get the momentum and get more consistent, good performances. That's a big part of getting into that. We really try to build on that tomorrow night and have a good opportunity against a good Slavia Prague team that I’ve studied a lot and they make it difficult. They play a very direct, physical style. They have more or less man-to-man over the pitch, so that just makes it different. You can't relax at one stage of the game. When you're a little bit further up the pitch, you also have man-to-man over the pitch, so you're not as used to that bit. That can definitely, potentially, make it difficult for us. It's a game where we respect the opponent a lot, but it's about us. It's about us making sure we perform well and continue with the forwardness and directness we had in the offensive play.”

Are you still aiming for the top eight (of the UCL league phase)? Do you have how many points you need for the last games together?

Thomas: “For me, it’s this next game is ahead of us. We've played so many games. This is the next in the Champions League. It's a very important one, playing at home. So far, we have a perfect record. Can we continue that? Three points tomorrow will be a massive step. In the first bit, that is to qualify for the play-off rounds. If and when hopefully we qualify for that, then we can look further ahead after that.”

Is Antonin Kinsky being considered as a potential number one for Tottenham in the future?

Thomas: “To be fair, first and foremost, I think Toni is a very good goalkeeper. I'm very happy with him here at Tottenham. I think he has a great future ahead of him in many ways. I think it's difficult for any player, no matter if you're young or you're old, you're a goalkeeper, you're also an outfield player - If you're not playing, you're not 100% happy. That's unfortunately part of the game, but when it's like that, just keep training well, head down, do everything you can to improve on the training pitch every day. That's the most important thing.”

Have you debated putting Mathys Tel in the squad in this period where Dom Solanke is out?

Thomas: “Of course, if I knew back then what I know now, it maybe would have changed the decision, no doubt about that. Of course, it's something we can have into consideration if you can change one player, when is the timing, when can the other player be back and all that. There was also a decision in terms of some of the other long-term injuries. When can they be back? You also need players that are fit and available, so we have enough players to shoot with from the bench.”

Would you consider putting him in? I think this is the last match where you can make a change for an injury. Would you consider putting him in for these next three games if Dom isn't available until January?

Thomas: “I think there's definitely some consideration we have with the players we have available to make sure we have the most possible weapons to fire with.”

Home form in the Champions League has actually been very good this season – you beat Villarreal and they’re doing really well in Spain. What do you put that difference down to in the Champions League?

Thomas: “A bit of coincidence sometimes, whatever, there could be various reasons. I think for me, the Champions League, Premier League, Carabao Cup, if we play at home, we play at home, no matter the competition. So, that's why it's never as good or as bad as we always think and talk about. It's not been perfect and not at the level we want, but I think it was a very good step going forward, Saturday. I really expect and hope and have a good feeling about tomorrow night. We know it can be very awkward and difficult against Slavia, but I have a good belief that we can come out and perform well again.”

I wanted to ask you about one of your former coaching colleagues, Lars Friis, who was working in the Czech League, in Sparta Prague - did you maybe try to contact him to get some information about Slavia?

Thomas: “Yeah, Lars is a good friend of mine. We also worked together in the past. Of course, it's confidential what I've spoken to Lars about before the game, but we keep in contact. This is a very important game for us against Slavia, so we are, of course, very well prepared with our own analysis, but also with every help we can get from good contacts or friends in the game.”

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Thomas Frank has been dealt a defensive injury blow with Destiny Udogie out until the New Year with a hamstring injury.

The flying full-back picked up the issue late in our 2-2 draw against Newcastle at St. James’ Park last week. That forced him out of contention for Saturday’s win against Brentford and as we prepare to return to UEFA Champions League action and Slavia Prague at home in MD6 on Tuesday (8pm UK), Thomas reports that the Italy international will be out for the next few weeks.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday afternoon, Thomas said: “Destiny, as I said after the (Brentford) game, picked up a hamstring injury at the end of the Newcastle game, so he’s out until January, unfortunately. Brennan is touch and go.”

James Maddison, on his way back from a serious knee injury sustained in August, joined the squad for part of Monday’s training session, spotted by journalists as it was part of the session open to media. Asked about the midfielder’s progress, Thomas said: “It's very early stages. It's still a long-term injury, so it's good to see him out there, but very early stages. There's no specific time frame. It will a be a long time, unfortunately, before he's available.”

Thomas also said there would be 'a bit of rotation' when asked if he would be tempted to stick with a winning team after such a good performance against Brentford on Saturday. “I liked the performance, as I said after the game, but we're also playing a lot of games, so there will be a bit of rotation," he replied. "I think that's the right thing to do to make sure everyone is coming full of energy and freshness but also keeping a core."

Slavia Prague travel to N17 tomorrow night as we are back in UEFA Champions League action at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, kick-off 8pm. If you’re attending, please read our travel update ahead of planning your journey to the stadium.

Frequent services are anticipated through White Hart Lane, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale before and after the game.

A reminder that parking enforcement measures are in place on matchdays. An extended Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) operates in Haringey and Enfield, so supporters are strongly encouraged to use public transport to travel to the stadium.

Supporters with Blue Badges can park within the CPZ – but are reminded that the Blue Badge Holder must be present with the badge. Invalid badges can result in PCNs or vehicles being towed.

Supporters can stay up to date with the latest travel news via TfL.gov.uk and nationalrail.co.uk, and receive real-time updates via the Spurs Matchday Info channel on WhatsApp.

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You can stay up to date with important matchday information – including real-time travel updates – by following our Spurs Matchday Info channel on WhatsApp.

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Stations

Please note that Bruce Grove and Silver Street stations will be closed for two hours post-match on Tuesday.

White Hart Lane

On the Weaver line, 6 services are expected to call at White Hart Lane in both directions before and after the game. Services through this station operate between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt.

Supporters travelling to Liverpool Street post-match are reminded that Northumberland Park services have greater capacity and frequency to those at White Hart Lane, and the journey time should be shorter as there are fewer stops.

Post-match, the final southbound service to Liverpool Street will depart at 11.55pm, while the final northbound services will depart at 11.52pm (Enfield Town) and 12.07am (Cheshunt).

White Hart Lane is a fully accessible station.

CLICK HERE to view the northbound London Overground timetables...

CLICK HERE to view the southbound London Overground timetables...

Northumberland Park

If travelling on Greater Anglia services, we recommend using Northumberland Park as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Northumberland Park is also recommended for supporters heading to Liverpool Street after the game as it will have a higher train capacity than White Hart Lane.

The following services will be in operation through Northumberland Park on Tuesday evening:

Pre-match northbound: 8 trains per hour

Post-match northbound: 12 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services

Pre-match southbound: 13 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services

Post-match southbound: 13 trains per hour, including 4 Stansted Express services

The final southbound service towards Liverpool Street is expected to depart at 12.11am, while the final northbound services are due at 11.11pm (Cambridge), 11.58pm (Hertford East) and 12.13am (Bishop's Stortford).

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Tottenham Hale

Tottenham Hale is a fully accessible station and is served by the Victoria line and Greater Anglia services.

There will be 12 Greater Anglia services per hour operating in each direction through Tottenham Hale, including 4 Stansted Express trains each way. We recommend using Northumberland Park for Greater Anglia services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Supporters travelling on the Victoria line are encouraged to use Tottenham Hale rather than Seven Sisters as it is a shorter journey to and from the stadium. Victoria line services will operate every 2-3 minutes in both directions before and after the game. Alternatively, Piccadilly Line services are expected to be considerably less busy, and can be easily accessed from Wood Green via the stadium’s free shuttle bus service.

Seven Sisters

Victoria line services will be operating every 2-3 minutes in each direction before and after the game.

Pre-match, a diversion route will be in place at Birstall Road for pedestrians entering Seven Sisters station for interchange between the Victoria line and London Overground services. This is to avoid congestion on the northbound platform.

We encourage supporters to consider using Tottenham Hale for Victoria Line services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Seven Sisters. Alternatively, Piccadilly Line services are expected to be considerably less busy, and can be easily accessed from Wood Green via the stadium’s free shuttle bus service.

Queue management

Queue management systems will be in place at all stations for the safety of all passengers and staff.

At each station, the queue management staff are in contact with the Station Managers who will confirm when platforms are clear to enable more passengers to enter the station. For the safety of all passengers and staff, supporters are kindly asked to cooperate with station staff and always follow their instructions.

Shuttle buses

The Club operates a free Shuttle Bus service from Wood Green (Piccadilly Line) and Alexandra Palace (Great Northern) stations to the stadium.

The Piccadilly line is expected to operate with services every 2-3 minutes in both directions throughout the day.

The Great Northern line will operate 9 northbound and 10 southbound trains per hour through Alexandra Palace before the match, and 6 northbound and 6 southbound trains per hour afterwards.

CLICK HERE to book your place on a Shuttle Bus...

Cycling

Extra parking facilities for dockless bikes are available in the surrounding area, making cycling to the stadium easier than ever. Here’s a list of locations where you can start and end your journey:

High Road

Cedar Road

Ruskin Road (North)

Ruskin Road (South)

Church Road

Brereton Road (North)

Brereton Road (South)

White Hart Lane

Vicarage Road

Lansdowne Road

Scotland Green

Pembury Road (North)

Pembury Road (South)

Bike stands also remain available at Tottenham Community Sports Centre and St Francis De Sales School, which are both located on the High Road. Dedicated bicycle parking is also available on-street around the stadium. Both Lime and Forest operate around the stadium.

Although our Bag Policy still applies, stewards will be briefed regarding cyclists’ need to carry helmets, puncture kits and removable seats into the stadium.

CLICK HERE to read our Bag Policy...

Controlled Parking Zone

A reminder that parking enforcement measures are in place on matchdays. An extended Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) operates in Haringey and Enfield, so supporters are strongly encouraged to use public transport to travel to the stadium.

Supporters with Blue Badges can park within the CPZ – but are reminded that the Blue Badge Holder must be present with the badge. Haringey Council staff actively check Blue Badges at all games, and invalid badges can result in a Penalty Charge Notice or your vehicle being towed.

Please see here for further details.

Road closures

Please note, our major event day road closure measures will be in place.

TfL bus services will return to normal operation as soon as possible after the local road closures are lifted.

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Olivia Holdt has been named your HSBC Player of the Match after her match-winning goal in our 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Barclays Women’s Super League on Sunday.

Her stoppage-time winner to help us claim all three points on our return to WSL action sees the Denmark international notch up her fourth award of the campaign, as she claimed the majority of the votes on our Official Spurs app.

After captain Bethany England had cancelled out Kirsty Hanson’s opener within 60 seconds and levelled the scores with five minutes left to play in normal regulation time, our number 11 produced another stunning moment to add to her ever-impressing list from this term so far.

In the fifth minute of stoppage time, arguably our final opportunity of the game, Oli was played in after a lovely reserve pass by Drew Spence and the attacking midfielder, who was right of the six-yard box, made no mistake and showed complete composure to drill past Sabrina D’Angelo and complete the turnaround at Brisbane Road.

However, despite her influential to claim the three points, it was the other side of her performance that certainly caught the eye of Head Coach Martin Ho and captain Bethany England, praising her defensive contributions in a battling midfield display.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's (Monday, December 8) FA Cup third round draw.

All 20 Premier League and 24 Championship teams join the competition at this stage, with the draw set to take place at approximately 6.40pm (UK) on TNT Sports and discovery+ as part of the coverage of the second round tie between Brackley Town and Burton Albion.

The draw, which is also available to be streamed on the TNT Sports Football YouTube channel, will be conducted by Joe Cole and Spurs icon Peter Crouch.

We have been assigned ball number 39 in the draw, with all the drawn ties set to be played on the weekend of 10 January, 2026.

At this stage of the competition last season, we travelled to non-league side Tamworth, winning 3-0, before our journey in the competition ended at Aston Villa in the fourth round.

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Luka Vuskovic scored a superb improvised finish in Hamburg's dramatic derby victory over Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

The 18-year-old centre-back was making his 11th consecutive league start and his acrobatic attempt put HSV in front as they came from a goal down to secure a 3-2 home win.

Earlier, Jens Stage had given Bremen the lead on the stroke of half-time before Albert Sambi Lokonga equalised in the 63rd minute to restore parity for the hosts.

Then, 12 minutes later, Luka produced a moment of magic to stun his team-mates when he backheeled in Fabio Vieira's free-kick to give his side the lead at Volksparkstadion. The Croatia international wasn't even looking at the ball when he instinctively produced a standing scorpion kick to find the back of the net.

That setup a frantic final quarter-of-an-hour as his effort was cancelled out by Justin Njinmah just three minutes later before Hamburg hit back with an 84th-minute winner through Yussuf Poulsen to come out on top in the Nordderby and secure back-to-back league victories.

Luka's stunner was his second for his loan club - having scored against Heidenheim earlier in the campaign - and has made 13 appearances in all competitions to date. The north German outfit sit 13th in the top flight after 13 matches.

Tottenham Hotspur Foundation has officially launched a pioneering new programme across Enfield schools to inspire teenage girls to build their confidence and unleash their creativity.

This Girl Can Skate offers 12 weeks of skateboarding and creative workshops designed for girls at risk of disengaging from school life.

It is run in partnership with Enfield Council’s public health team, funded by the London Marathon Foundation and delivered by Everybody on Boards.

A demonstration took place at St Anne’s Catholic High School for Girls today, with 14-year-old Jade among those taking part.

She said: “I’ve enjoyed the programme a lot so far, as something new to do that gets you out of your comfort zone. When I started, I was really scared of getting onto the skateboard – I didn’t know if I’d fall and hurt myself. But gradually, I started learning new skills and now I don’t feel embarrassed to fall off – I just laugh it off and get back up.

“I think this translates to situations in life, so when you’ve made mistakes, get back up, persevere and go again.

“The programme’s also made me more energetic and more sociable as I share what I’ve done with my classmates. I think I’m going to carry on skateboarding after the programme.”

Around 160 girls across eight Enfield schools will learn skateboarding basics whilst also participating in creative sessions focusing on design, event planning and self-expression. Each workshop runs for one hour during school time, with added holistic wellbeing support to build resilience and promote positive mental health.

The initiative will culminate in spring 2026, when participants will plan and host a community skate jam, showcasing their skills and what they have learnt throughout the course.

This Girl Can Skate builds on the Foundation’s work to empower secondary schoolchildren at risk of not reaching their potential, with its delivery of the Premier League Inspires programme – using the power of football to help develop personal skills and positive attitudes – having engaged 950 young people across 38 schools since it launched in 2019.

Simon Wears, Foundation health and wellbeing manager, said: “This Girl Can Skate is about far more than learning to skateboard — it’s about giving girls a safe, supportive space to discover what they’re capable of. We’ve seen just how quickly confidence grows when young people are encouraged to try something new and express themselves creatively. Our aim is to empower these girls with skills, resilience and belief that stays with them long after the programme ends.”

Cllr Alev Cazimoglu, cabinet member for public health, said: “It is fantastic to see how ‘This Girl Can Skate’ is inspiring young women across our borough. This innovative programme not only introduces girls to new physical skills but also helps boost their self-confidence, wellbeing and creativity. Enfield Council is committed to tackling health inequalities and ensuring that every young person has access to opportunities that help them thrive—both in and out of school.”