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The Norway international midfielder impressed so much after joining us from the Norwegian Toppserien side in January.

A box-to-box midfielder, technically gifted with an eye for a pass and a goal, Signe scored three goals in 11 matches in the WSL, opening her account in one of the performances of the season, the 7-3 win at Villa. She made 14 appearances in all competitions.

Still only 20 – 21 later this month – the switch both on and off the pitch from Norway to London can be somewhat daunting – but Signe says players and staff made it a smooth transition.

Speaking to us ahead of the World Sevens Football tournament last month, she said: “I think it's been easy for me to come into this club with all these amazing people and staff. The players have helped me a lot. It just feels like home.

"Of course, when you're settled outside of the pitch, it's easier to perform on the pitch as well. So, it's been a fun few months so far and I'm really excited for next season.”

Micky started as left-back for the Netherlands, who were hit by a late equaliser as it ended 2-2 against Japan in Texas. A somewhat cagey encounter came to life in the second half - the Dutch led twice through Virgil van Dijk (51 minutes) and Crysencio Summerville (64) only to be hauled back by Keito Nakamura (57) and Daichi Kamada with a minute remaining.

Lucas made history when he stepped off the bench in Sweden's impressive 5-1 win against Tunisia in Monterrey - at 20 years, four months and 13 days, becoming the youngest player to play for Sweden at the World Cup, two days younger than when former United, Milan and Everton forward Jesper Blomqvist featured in 1994.

Lucas came on for Benjamin Nygren with Sweden 3-1 up and made an impact, his trademark high press won the ball back for Brighton's Yasin Ayari to lash home Sweden's fifth and final goal in the sixth minute of added time. Ayari opened the scoring with Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Mattias Svanberg also on target.

Next up - the Spurs team-mates are set to face each other when the Netherlands take on Sweden in the second group game on Saturday (6pm).

One of our leaders, Pedro made 47 appearances in all competitions last season – the most in the squad - and was particularly impressive in Roberto De Zerbi's seven matches in the crucial final weeks of the campaign.

That took the flying full-back's tally to 152 appearances since arriving in January 2023 and he has been a model of consistency during his time in N17.

Sporting Director, Johan Lange, said: “Securing Pedro's future was an important priority for us this summer.

“During the past three-and-half years, he has made huge progress to become one of the best full-backs in the game, and the fact he is about to play in the World Cup for Spain is testament to that.

“Pedro is at an age where he can provide leadership and experience, while still having room for further development.

“His character, work ethic and quality are exactly what we look for when building a squad capable of competing at the highest level and we are delighted that he has chosen to continue his journey with the Club.”

Head Coach, Roberto De Zerbi, said: “Pedro is a very important player for us, who has consistently shown his ability to influence matches in both defensive and attacking situations.

“As well as his technical quality, I also love his mentality. Every day he wants to work, to learn and to improve, and these are the characteristics that help players reach the highest level.

“He understands football in a very intelligent way, and brings energy, intensity and personality to the team.

“This new contract is good news for everyone at the Club. We believe in Pedro, and I am excited to continue working with him and helping him achieve even more in the coming years.”

Initially joining us on loan from Sporting CP at the end of the winter 2023 transfer window, Pedro made 17 appearances in the second half of that campaign before his move was made permanent.

An impressive first full season at the Club followed, where he was the perfect fit for the system, stepping into midfield from right-back and returning three goals and seven assists in 35 Premier League starts. He also won our Official Supporters' Club’s vote for Goal of the Season for a thunderbolt in the FA Cup against Burnley.

Pedro was key again as we tasted glory in the UEFA Europa League in 2024/25, featuring in 13 of our 15 matches and scoring a crucial semi-final second leg goal at Bodo/Glimt that secured our place in the final. He went on to start in the final as we lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy against Manchester United in Bilbao.

On the international stage, Pedro is now up to 18 senior caps for Spain and a regular in their set-up. He was involved in Spain's victorious UEFA Nations League campaign in the summer of 2025 and is currently part of Luis de la Fuente's 2026 World Cup squad.

Our new signing 'Robbo' led the team out at Boston Stadium - home of NFL giants New England Patriots - and a passionate rendition of 'Flower of Scotland' before kicking-off Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998.

In the end, John McGinn's strike on 28 minutes proved enough for a win many saw as vital if Scotland are to progress to the knockout phase. They top the group after the opening round of matches after Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in New Jersey.

Andy played the full 90+ as it turned into an anxious end before Scotland secured their first World Cup win since beating Sweden in Italia 90 - indeed, Frantzdy Pierrot headed a late chance wide from 10 yards for Haiti.

Scotland are back in action in Boston on Friday, when they face Morocco.

Next up for our players at the World Cup - Micky van de Ven and the Netherlands take on Japan in their Group F opener in Dallas on Sunday evening (9pm UK).

The pair forged a close bond following Ben's move to Spurs in 2014.

One of the all-time greats for club and country, Cliff was capped 59 times - scoring 16 goals - and was part of the Wales team that reached the quarter-finals of the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, where they were knocked out by Pele's Brazil.

Here at Spurs, Cliff scored 159 goals in 358 games in all competitions between 1958-1968. He was a key member of Bill Nicholson's side that clinched the double of the First Division championship and FA Cup in 1960/61, reached the semi-finals of the European Cup and retained the FA Cup in 1961/62 and then made history by becoming the first British side to win a European trophy with our European Cup Winners' Cup triumph in 1963 - he scored in the final, a 5-1 demolition of Atletico Madrid. He won his third FA Cup in 1967.

Ben, who signed a new deal this week and will soon prepare for his 13th season in Lilywhite, said: "It is fantastic that Cliff Jones is being recognised for his incredible contribution to both club and international football.

"He is recognised as one of the true greats of the game at both Swansea and Tottenham and of course with Wales whom he represented at the 1958 World Cup.

"I was lucky enough to meet him when I first arrived at Spurs, where I forged a close bond with him and his wife (Joan), who often had me round to the house, and I’d hear amazing stories about his life and football career. To have him present me with my 100th cap was an absolute honour.

"I am so proud that he has been recognised with an MBE. Congratulations. Llongyfarchiadau."

Cliff was capped 59 times - scoring 16 goals - and was part of the Wales team that reached the quarter-finals of the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, where they were knocked out by Pele's Brazil. That team included two other Spurs legends in Mel Hopkins and Terry Medwin.

One of our all-time greats, Cliff joined us from Swansea in 1958 and went on to make 358 appearances in all competitions over the next 10 years.

He was a key member of Bill Nicholson's side that clinched the double of the First Division championship in 1960/61, reached the semi-finals of the European Cup and retained the FA Cup in 1961/62 and then made history by becoming the first British side to win a European trophy with our European Cup Winners' Cup triumph in 1963 - he scored in the final, a 5-1 demolition of Atletico Madrid. He won his third FA Cup in 1967.

Famed for his pace, bravery and scoring goals, Cliff's haul of 159 remains sixth on our all-time goalscoring list.

Now 91, Cliff remains a regular at Totttenham Hotspur Stadium.

The fixture forms part of pre-season preparations with games against Auckland FC, Sydney FC and Chelsea already confirmed for our 2026 pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia.

The Dons finished second in League Two last season, achieving automatic promotion back to the third tier under Head Coach Paul Warne.

Our most recent fixture against the Buckinghamshire side was a 3-1 victory at Stadium MK during pre-season in July, 2021, with Heung-Min Son, Dele and Lucas Moura all on target.

Details of further pre-season fixtures will be confirmed in due course.

He then played an integral role in England’s run to the semi-finals of Euro 96 under Terry Venables – starting all five matches and setting up one of England’s all-time great goals, Paul Gascoigne’s flick over Colin Hendrie and volley against Scotland.

Two tough years followed – he only featured in 31 of a possible 76 Premier League games as injuries struck – but, like Venables, he had another manager who believed in him and Glenn Hoddle named him in his squad for the 1998 World Cup.

Then, when England needed it most, Darren delivered, opening the scoring in a must-win final group match against Colombia, as he fired into the top corner. David Beckham quickly added a second and England were through but, unfortunately, the penalty jinx struck again as hopes were ended by Argentina in the Round of 16.

A League Cup winner in 1999, Darren went on to make 358 appearances for us between 1992-2004 and played for Birmingham City, Wolves and AFC Bournemouth before retiring in 2009. He won 30 caps, scoring seven goals.

Now based in California, Darren, speaking to us earlier this week, told us how America and co-hosts Mexico and Canada are embracing the tournament - which kicked-off last night with Mexico’s 2-0 win against South Africa - his hopes for England and continuing our series ‘what’s it like to…’

Q1 | You’re based in California, has the American public taken to co-hosting the tournament?

Darren: “Yes, they definitely have. Where we are, it's not a massive footballing area. We're not far from San Jose, which is, and then San Francisco's got the World Cup matches, LA has as well and everyone I speak, they’re all interested in the World Cup. From what I’ve seen, they’re really going for it. It’s everywhere on TV. Of course, a lot of the talking points here are ticket prices, hotels, transport, but it’s such a corporate world now. For instance, try to get to the Super Bowl, it's ridiculous. Try to go and watch the Golden State Warriors basketball, it's four or five hundred dollars. It is the nature of the beast, unfortunately.”

Q2 | You enjoyed such a fantastic Euro 96, but you had to come through a lot to make it to the World Cup in 1998…

Darren: “I'd had such a time of it, you know, from Euro 96 with the injuries, those two seasons were just so difficult for me. You know what though, it was all worth it, right? I thought I was going to miss out on the World Cup. It was my dream to play for England, to play at a World Cup. Every kid grows up pretending he's scoring a goal for England in the World Cup. We all dream of it playing in the back garden, smashing the ball against the garage door that ends up being broken and your mum and dad going mad! We all did that!”

Q3 | So, tell us, what’s it like to score for England at the World Cup?

Darren: “It's a moment that… nothing gets close to it. I have to be honest, in terms of, you know, footballing life, you have great seasons, you have great games, you score great goals, but nothing can quite... nothing can match the emotion of that moment for me.”

It was a great goal as well, rifled into the top corner!

Darren: “Yes, it's nice that it was a good goal! You know what? I just always go back to watching Alan Ball growing up at Portsmouth, how lucky I was to have that, and it's all about your first touch. That sets it up. Then your technique, which is something you practise on and to hit a volley and catch it as sweet as a nut is like, wow, beautiful!”

Q4 | Did scoring at the World Cup change anything for you?

Darren: “It's the biggest moment in my footballing life. You know, just that one moment, that one second when the ball hits the back of the net and you're a World Cup goalscorer for England. We needed to beat Colombia and to score the first goal and then David Beckham scores as well - everyone obviously wants to talk about that! Even now, almost 30 years on, I played at the World Cup, scored at the World Cup with David Beckham – that kind of makes people sit up and go, ‘wow, okay, yeah’.”

Q5 | Finally Darren, what about this time around – hopes for England?

Darren: “It's a tough one. I want to say England – and yes, we can do it, for sure. However, I really like the French. I just think that they've got such a good mentality now. They've had nightmares in the past, like every team has, but I think that's the squad that stands out to me - they're going to be the team to beat. Then, you always think when it's over here, North America, South America, it's the South American teams that will win it. So, for me, Brazil and Argentina, you've got to look at them as well, but I think the best team all round is probably France.”

SPURSPLAY

Having put pen to paper on Wednesday (10 June) to make the move to north London and become a Spurs player, Marcos has now been called up by Lionel Scaloni to be part of the Argentina squad which will defend their World Cup title this summer.

Initially named in Scaloni's preliminary 55-man squad, the centre-back looked to have missed out on a place at the tournament when he was then not selected for the final 26-man roster.

However, following an injury to Leonardo Balerdi, our new man was the player chosen to replace the Marseille defender and he will now head out to the Americas to join his fellow countrymen.

He of course will link up with new club team-mate Cristian Romero who has also been named in Scaloni's 26-man squad for the World Cup.

Argentina's first outing of the tournament is scheduled for Wednesday 17 June with the test of Algeria. That is a 2am (UK) kick-off.

Congratulations, Marcos!