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Gallery: Preparing for north London derby  Tottenham Hotspur

Mathys Tel has withdrawn from the France Under-21 squad for their upcoming 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying matches in March.

The 20-year-old forward has been in strong form in Lilywhite in recent matches but was forced off in the 67th minute during our Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest last time out and will not join up with his national team this month.

Mathys captained France U21 during the last two qualifiers back in November and has scored three goals and provided one assist during this qualifying campaign so far, with his nation currently leading Group C.

Our Women’s Asian Cup winners are back at Hotspur Way!

Toko Koga and Maika Hamano became champions after Japan defeated host nation Australia 1-0 in the final in Sydney – with the pair claiming their first piece of silverware on the international stage.

Maika was at the heart of Japan’s memorable night as her stunning strike from the edge of the box proved to be the difference to inspire her nation to victory.

After plenty of celebrations across the weekend, our Japan duo have now returned to Hotspur Way on Tuesday (24 March) morning and arrived back at base proudly sporting their medals.

Check out the arrivals below…

International football is on the agenda for the first time in 2026 over the next fortnight, with a number of our players at all levels jetting off to represent their countries.

There are crucial World Cup qualification play-offs coming up for Radu Dragusin, who is back in Romania’s squad for the first time since November, 2024, after missing the bulk of 2025 through injury, as well as Lucas Bergvall with Sweden and the on-loan pair of Jamie Donley with Northern Ireland and Tyrese Hall with Jamaica, the latter having earned his first senior international call-up this month.

Plenty of friendlies are also taking place as the countries who have already qualified for this summer’s tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico continue to tune themselves up for the showpiece event.

Numerous Academy players will also be on duty for their respective nations this month, although Reiss Elliott-Parris has not travelled after initially being named in the senior Guyana squad for the first time.

Here’s a full run-down of when and where our players will be in action during this international window (all kick-off times are UK)...

Wednesday 25 March

George Feeney – Northern Ireland Under-19s European Under-19 Championship qualifier against Ukraine in Romania – kick-off 9am

Malachi Hardy – England Under-18s friendly against Bulgaria in Croatia – kick-off 11am

Oliver Boast and Oscar Sandiford – England Under-17s European Under-17 Championship qualifier against Faroe Islands in England – kick-off 2pm

Leon Myrtaj – Hungary Under-19s European Under-19 Championship qualifier against Italy in Italy – kick-off 4pm

Thursday 26 March

Armend Muslika – Albania Under-17s home friendly against Latvia – kick-off 12.30pm

Radu Dragusin – Romania away 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off against Turkey – kick-off 5pm

Lucas Bergvall – Sweden 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off against Ukraine in Spain – kick-off 7.45pm

Jamie Donley – Northern Ireland away 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off against Italy – kick-off 7.45pm

Randal Kolo Muani – France friendly against Brazil in USA – kick-off 8pm

Mathys Tel – France Under-21s away European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Luxembourg – kick-off 6.30pm

Aaron Maguire – Republic of Ireland Under-21s home European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Moldova – kick-off 5.15pm

Yusuf Akhamrich – Morocco Under-23s home friendly against Ivory Coast – kick-off 7pm

Luka Vuskovic – Croatia friendly against Colombia in USA – kick-off 11.30pm

Friday 27 March

Tyrese Hall – Jamaica 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off against New Caledonia in Mexico – kick-off 3am

Callum Olusesi – England Under-20s away friendly against Italy – kick-off 3.30pm

Kevin Danso – Austria home friendly against Ghana – kick-off 5pm

Xavi Simons and Micky van de Ven – Netherlands home friendly against Norway – kick-off 7.45pm

Dominic Solanke and Djed Spence – England home friendly against Uruguay – kick-off 7.45pm

Pedro Porro – Spain home friendly against Serbia – kick-off 8pm

Archie Gray and Ashley Phillips – England Under-21s away European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Andorra – kick-off 6.30pm

James Wilson – Scotland Under-21s home European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Czech Republic – kick-off 7pm

Cristian Romero – Argentina home friendly against Mauritania – kick-off 11.15pm

Saturday 28 March

Malachi Hardy – England Under-18s friendly against Spain in Croatia – kick-off 11am

Armend Muslika – Albania Under-17s home friendly against Latvia – kick-off 11am

Leon Myrtaj – Hungary Under-19s European Under-19 Championship qualifier against Turkey in Italy – kick-off 11am

Oliver Boast and Oscar Sandiford – England Under-17s European Under-17 Championship qualifier against Israel in England – kick-off 2pm

Pape Matar Sarr – Senegal friendly against Peru in France – kick-off 4pm

George Feeney – Northern Ireland Under-19s European Under-19 Championship qualifier against Romania in Romania – kick-off 2.30pm

Sunday 29 March

Randal Kolo Muani – France friendly against Colombia in USA – kick-off 8pm

Monday 30 March

Yang Min-Hyeok – South Korea Under-23s home friendly against Japan Under-21s – kick-off 8am

Mathys Tel – France Under-21s home European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Iceland – kick-off 6pm

Yusuf Akhamrich – Morocco Under-23s home friendly against Ivory Coast – kick-off 7pm

Tuesday 31 March

Yang Min-Hyeok – South Korea Under-23s home friendly against USA Under-21s – kick-off 10am

Malachi Hardy – England Under-18s friendly against Croatia in Croatia – kick-off 1.45pm

Leon Myrtaj – Hungary Under-19s European Under-19 Championship qualifier against Slovakia in Italy – kick-off 2pm

Oliver Boast and Oscar Sandiford – England Under-17s European Under-17 Championship qualifier against Estonia in England – kick-off 2pm

Aaron Maguire – Republic of Ireland Under-21s away European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Kazakhstan – kick-off 3pm

George Feeney – Northern Ireland Under-19s European Under-19 Championship qualifier against Kazakhstan in Romania – kick-off 3pm

Pedro Porro – Spain home friendly against Egypt – kick-off 5pm

Lucas Bergvall – Sweden potential home 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off against either Poland or Albania – kick-off 7.45pm

Kevin Danso – Austria home friendly against South Korea – kick-off 7.45pm

Jamie Donley – Northern Ireland potential away 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off against either Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina – kick-off 7.45pm

Radu Dragusin – Romania potential away 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off against either Slovakia or Kosovo – kick-off 7.45pm

Xavi Simons and Micky van de Ven – Netherlands home friendly against Ecuador – kick-off 7.45pm

Dominic Solanke and Djed Spence – England home friendly against Japan – kick-off 7.45pm

Pape Matar Sarr – Senegal home friendly against Gambia – kick-off 8pm

Tyrese Hall – Jamaica potential 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off against DR Congo in Mexico – kick-off 10pm

Archie Gray and Ashley Phillips – England Under-21s home European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Moldova – kick-off 7pm

James Wilson – Scotland Under-21s away European Under-21 Championship qualifier against Portugal – kick-off 7.30pm

Wednesday 1 April

“I think we started really well and that came from us preparing well tactically because we faced a side, or a tactical structure, that we have never faced or come across in any other games. With the changes and Leicester adapting, we then had to start adapting ourselves and there were moments where they dominated phases in the second half, which we did struggle with.

“But, defensively, there was a big desire and, across the whole group, there was a desire to defend, if it was even players on the bench who came on and contributed to the success. I’m just so proud of every single player in this squad, even those that were injured and watching from the sidelines, to dig deep and come out as champions.”

Our starting XI on the day in west London saw six first years involved, their first campaign competing at this level after stepping up from the Under-14s, and they certainly didn’t look out of place on a very big afternoon.

“The group is very versatile, and we had to make a lot of tactical decisions due to the fact of Leicester's set up and what they play and what they do,” Stella added. “The fact that they are able to conduct themselves that well and show their resilience, how good they are as first years, as well and that they can compete without any problem, especially with dominating first half, is very, very positive to see.”

There’s still plenty left to play for our Under-16s this term as, this weekend, they continue their defence of the PGA Champions Trophy – where they lifted that silverware last term – with a trip to Manchester City in the semi-final.

“This is a very special group,” she told us. “They are very different characters, but they all build a very good team together and I think you can see that from the start of the season. So, to come this far, winning a trophy and now still being in a competition where you can still win another trophy or play in a final, it is very important and we want to push that momentum.”

Mikey Moore and Tyrese Hall were both on target for their respective loan clubs on Saturday.

Attacking midfielder Mikey scored Rangers’ second goal in their 4-1 home win over Aberdeen, which kept up the pressure on Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts.

Collecting Ryan Naderi’s ball three minutes after half-time, he took time to pick his spot before driving low into the net to put the hosts 2-0 up.

Mikey was substituted four minutes from time after another solid shift at Ibrox, his side ending the weekend three points off the top with a marginally better goal difference.

Central midfielder Tyrese, meanwhile, scored for the second game in succession for Notts County as they boosted their League Two promotion push with a 5-2 home victory over Cheltenham Town.

Fresh from receiving news of his first senior international call-up for Jamaica, Tyrese was introduced as a 74th-minute substitute and converted a cut-back from ex-Spur Keanan Bennetts in the fourth minute of stoppage time to ensure his side finished with a flourish.

County sit fourth in League Two, just two points outside the automatic promotion places.

Mikey and Tyrese joined fellow Spurs loanee Alfie Devine in enjoying a goalscoring weekend after the latter netted twice for Preston North End in their 3-1 home victory over Stoke City in the Championship on Friday night.

Bruno Saltor: “Fans were incredible – one of the best experiences I’ve had in 25 years in football”  Tottenham Hotspur

Bruno Saltor spoke to the media after our 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

Here's what he had to say...

It was a big match for the club, the fans turned up, where do you think it went wrong on the pitch?

Bruno: "I think in the small details. I thought for 44 minutes in the first half we were the better team. I think any mistake that we make, any small detail goes against us and we're not able to capitalise on the opposition's mistakes, and probably that affected the team. That's our job as coaches, to keep helping the players. As you can see, the players, they care and they are 100 per cent trying their best, but at the moment, it's not enough. We need to minimise any mistakes because we know that we're going to concede a goal."

In terms of the double substitution at half-time - was Micky van de Ven injured?

Bruno: "No, it was a sub with the intention to give more dynamic in the left side and have more legs going forward. I thought that was like a tactical sub."

How do you turn this around? The whole mood? This stadium is not a fortress for the team...

Bruno: "Completely. The best way to do it is focusing every day on doing your best, trying to be the best version of yourself, trying to push through difficulties, focusing on every action, not focusing on the end goal. It's just focusing and giving your best every day. That sounds a topic, but that's the only thing that you can do. Players, obviously, us, we need to reflect on ourselves and try to get the best version because we need it now."

How is Igor?

Bruno: "It's a personal, family issue and obviously it's a difficult moment for him. I'm just trying to support the best way we can."

Was it something he knew about during the game or found out after?

Bruno: "I'm going to leave it there because I think, as I said, it's a personal matter."

A three-week gap now until the next game, results haven't been great, do you still feel as a coaching staff you'll be given the time to turn this around?

Bruno: "Yeah, of course. We feel the support from everyone at the club and we're just focusing on how we can help the players. Obviously, a lot of players, they're leaving now for the internationals and as soon as they get back on the training ground, we'll try to get everyone up to speed and prepare for the next game."

It's 13 games without a win in the Premier League, what gives you the belief that you can get out of this situation?

Bruno: "It gives me the belief that the last two games against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, I thought they were great performances from the first minute to the last minute. The first half today, to be honest, I think we should have been 1-0 up at least. If you look at the stats, we created clear chances, but as I said, right now, every small detail is going against us and it's about turning that around. That's what gives me confidence."

What can you say about the fans. I'm sure you were on the bus, what did you make of the reception from the fans before the game? What was the impact on the players?

Bruno: "I thought they were outstanding from the first minute when we were coming in and to the last minute. They stayed, they showed their support. It was quite emotional for everyone on the bus and that's what we need because right now, all of us, we have the same goal and that is to fight until the end of the season and stay in the Premier League as this club deserves."

On the other half-time sub, was that also tactical?

Bruno: "No, everything was tactical. It was a tactical sub."

You said the first half was good but the second not so good, what was the difference between the two?

Bruno: "The players were affected by the rhythm of the game and we couldn't find that rhythm to create more chances. The first half, the first 44 minutes, I thought were good, really good, creating chances, getting into the box. In the second half, probably, we were unable to deal with the weight of the game."

What's the latest on Mathys Tel - did he come off injured?

Bruno: "Now, we're still assessing and seeing if he can go with the national team."

Bruno Saltor said it feels like ‘every small detail, every small mistake, we get penalised’ as we suffered a 3-0 defeat against Forest in the Premier League on Sunday.

Fans lined the streets to welcome the team coach to the stadium and, after positive results against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, it felt like the stage was set for a big afternoon at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It wasn’t to be though. After early pressure and hitting the woodwork, Forest crucially struck first in the final minute of the first half through Igor Jesus’ header from a corner.

We hit the woodwork again – Mathys Tel denied by Matz Selz – but Forest doubled their lead just after the hour through Morgan Gibbs-White and victory was secured for the visitors by substitute Taiwo Awoniyi two minutes from time.

Speaking to us in Igor Tudor’s absence, Assistant Head Coach Bruno said: “First of all, I want to say that obviously Igor is not here and I'm here because he's got family issues, family matters, that we have to respect.

“We had a really good first half, but right now, every small detail, every small mistake, we're getting penalised by it. I thought we created enough chances in the first half to go in front and in this difficult moment, sometimes it's difficult to come back from those mistakes.

“I think in these situations, when something goes against you, it gets harder. When you're in a good moment, when the legs, they're fresh and they're flying, it's like, okay, you can see the goal and you go. Then, sometimes the task just becomes really difficult after conceding a goal, especially after being really good in the first half.

“I think right now, as a family, as a club, as today the fans have shown, they were incredible. It's one of the best experiences I've had in 25 years as a professional in professional football. It was emotional getting to a stadium.

“The fans, they've been with us from the first minute to the last minute. When challenges and problems come in a family, what you do is get closer to each other. That's what we're trying to do in the changing room, get that connection, get everyone together because all of us, we want the same.”

Igor Tudor made three changes to the team that started the 3-2 win against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night - Richarlison, Dominic Solanke and Kevin Danso came back in for Xavi Simons, Randal Kolo Muani and Radu Dragusin. Forest made 10 changes from their team that beat FC Midtjylland in the Europa League on Thursday.

Danso was straight into the action with a huge defensive header away as Igor Jesus dived in for Omari Hutchinson's cross inside the six-yard box. We took control from there with our first chance to Richarlison, who climbed well to meet Mathys Tel's corner and head across Matz Sels but wide. Seconds later, Igor flicked Danso's long throw back towards his own goal and as Richarlison stretched to meet it, the ball coming back off the upright.

Forest threatened rarely in the middle period of the first half, Hutchinson's low drive comfortable for Guglielmo Vicario. However, after a couple of half-chances failed to fall our way, Forest took the lead in the last minute of the half. Initially, Vicario did well to tip over Igor's flick. However, from the corner, Neco Williams delivered to the far post where Igor powered home his header from six yards.

There was still time for another attack - and we struck the woodwork again. Tel cut in from the left and let fly with a curler that looked destined for the top corner until Sels' touch onto the crossbar. Cristian Romero and Richarlison both ended up in a heap in the ensuing melee, nothing awarded after a VAR check.

We made two changes at the break - Lucas Bergvall and Destiny Udogie introduced for Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence. Forest were back on the front foot though and it took a reaction save from Vicario to keep out Williams' header on 50 minutes. Romero headed wide at other end and couple of scrambles didn't fall our way - then Forest struck again. Callum Hudson-Odoi got to the left byline and his cut-back found Gibbs-White in space 12 yards out, his side-foot finish enough to beat Vicario.

Bergvall was inches away from a response on 76 minutes, sliding in to meet Udogie's teasing cross and Sarr's volley looked goalbound until hitting Sangare and squirming just wide. Forest sealed the points via substitute Awoniyi in the 88th minute and a late burst still wasn't enough as Sels tipped away Solanke's drive and then saved his header from the resulting corner, Kolo Muani heading the rebound over.