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The attacking midfielder, 18, joined our Academy as an eight-year-old and has been a regular in our Under-18 side over the last two seasons.

Part of our Under-17 Premier League Cup-winning squad in 2024/25, a campaign which also saw him make his Under-21s debut, Ronny had three goals and three assists in the Under-18 Premier League to his name during the recently-concluded season.

His family are no strangers to Spurs, his uncle John Moncur having played for us in the late-1980s and early-1990s while his grandfather, also named John, held senior scouting and youth development roles with us over 25 years through until 2005.

Congratulations, Ronny!

In their final warm up game ahead of the 2026 World Cup - which begins in the Americas today (Thursday 11 June), England took the lead early on through Declan Rice but wouldn't double their advantage until after Djed entered the action on 64 minutes, with Anthony Gordon rattling home on 4 minutes later from the spot.

Having kicked-off an hour later than planned following heavy rain in Orlando, USA, it was also a late, late show on the pitch with Ollie Watkins bagging a third for the Three Lions in the final minutes of the game.

Djed came on to play on the left-hand side of defence and was once again at his lively best, charging at defenders, always looking to help create something for his country. It was his sixth international cap.

Next up for Djed and England is their World Cup opener against Croatia - that kicks-off in six days' time in Dallas, Texas.

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We announced this evening that the Argentina centre-back will join us on 1 July, subject to international clearance, following the expiration of his contract with AFC Bournemouth.

Marcos joins Andy Robertson as early arrivals as he steps into an exciting new era under Roberto De Zerbi.

Speaking to us exclusively, Marcos had this message: “I will do my best to make the fans proud, to win stuff with Tottenham and just be a good person and do the hard work that we have to do to take Tottenham to the place that they belong.”

Outstanding for Bournemouth last season, where he played 37 of 38 matches in the Premier League, the ball-playing defender made over 2,300 passes - no outfield player completed more long passes than him (182).

Strong at the back and a threat in attack, no centre-back produced more assists than Marcos, while he sat in the Premier League’s top three players for most interceptions, most blocks and most clearances.

“I like to play with the ball,” he added. “I like to have the ball at my feet and try to help the team build and be as offensive as we can, try to press as high as possible.

"I’ve just got that feeling of playing forward all the time. I don't like to play too much to the sides. I just try to break the lines and try to be more offensive.

“I played against Roberto De Zerbi when he was at Brighton and I like the way that his team plays and I'm looking really forward to this.

“I know a little bit of Romero from the national team, I also played with Solanke and a little bit with Rodrigo Bentancur - we played against each other in the youth in Argentina, so I know a few of the players.

“Spurs really showed me that they wanted me, why they want me and what they expect from me. I'm happy for that. I'm excited from day one, I'm really happy to be a player for Tottenham.

“I'm happy because it's one of the dreams that I had. I will try to do my best to make the fans proud, to win stuff with Tottenham and just be a good person and do the hard work that we have to do to take Tottenham to the place that they belong. I think that's going to be the aim for everyone. There is no more motivation than that."

We can now confirm the squad number Marcos Senesi will wear for the Club.

After the defender completed his switch to north London earlier today (Wednesday 10 June), he has been assigned the number five shirt.

An experienced Argentina international defender, he will join us on 1 July, subject to international clearance, following the expiration of his contract with AFC Bournemouth.

Marcos said: "It's a very special feeling to be a Tottenham Hotspur player.

"From the first moment, the Club has shown why they want me and how much they want me to be a part of what they are building. It's exciting and something I can't wait to be involved in.

"Every time I step on the pitch, I will do my best to make the fans proud and to take the Club back to the place it belongs. I want to win things with Tottenham and will do everything I can to make that happen."

Sporting Director Johan Lange said: "Marcos is a defender who brings a combination of quality, intelligence and leadership to our squad.

"His experience at the highest level, his composure in possession and his desire to compete for every ball make him an excellent fit for the way we want to play.

"We are delighted to welcome him to the Club and believe this is the perfect place for him as he enters a great stage in his career."

Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi said: "Marcos' experience, quality on the ball, and competitive edge will strengthen us defensively, as well as giving us flexibility in formation.

"He's comfortable playing in a possession-based team, reads the game very well and has the personality to thrive in a demanding environment.

"I also love his mentality and desire to keep improving and I'm looking forward to working with him and seeing the big contribution he can make to the team."

A physical, left-footed centre-half, Marcos joins us following four impressive seasons with AFC Bournemouth.

Hailing from Concordia, Argentina, he began his career with Buenos Aires giants San Lorenzo, starting in their youth system before progressing to the senior side and making his professional debut in September, 2016.

After a decade in the Argentine capital, he headed to Europe to join Dutch side Feyenoord in 2019 and helped them to the KNVB Cup Final in his first season.

In each of his three campaigns in Rotterdam, he played in European competition, which included playing in all but one of Feyenoord’s 13 matches as they reached the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League Final in 2022.

Moving to England and the Premier League later that year, he joined AFC Bournemouth and has spent the last four years with the seaside club. A key part of the Cherries squad as they have continually climbed the league table, he signed off on the south coast by helping the club secure European football for the first time in its history.

Last term, he enjoyed one of his best campaigns to date. A ball-playing defender, he made over 2,300 passes in the top flight with no outfield player completing more long passes than him (182). Strong at the back and a threat on the attack, no centre-back produced more assists than Marcos while he sat in the Premier League’s top three players for most interceptions, most blocks and most clearances.

An Argentina international since 2022, he has three caps to his name.

Welcome, Marcos!

The 25-year-old midfielder, who registered 14 goal involvements in 28 games this term, entered the action on the hour mark and ensured her nation secured the 4-1 victory over Serbia in Stara Pazova with all five goals coming in the first half.

That emphatic win on the road cemented Denmark’s spot at the top of their qualifying group – ahead of Matilda Vinberg’s and Amanda Nilden’s Sweden - and book their spot for the 2027 World Cup next summer in Brazil.

Our Swedish duo will compete in the World Cup play-offs after helping their nation come from two-nil down to earn a 2-2 draw with Italy.

Amanda completed the full match in Gothenburg and played a key part in halving the deficit on 70 minutes with her corner headed back into the box by Julia Zigiotti Olme before the ball was forced into her own net by Laura Giuliani.

The defender then was involved in the equalising goal minutes later, her corner once again causing problems for Italy and Fridolina Rolfo was able to fire the ball into the roof of the net. Matila Vinberg was a second-half substitute, replacing Monica Jusu Bah just before the hour mark.

Julie Blakstad, Signe Gaupset and Cathinka Tandberg were in action for Norway as they ran out 2-1 winners over Austria and secured second spot in their qualifying group, finishing below Germany.

Charging into the lead just minutes after the break, Julie was on hand to provide the assist for her nation’s second goal in quick succession, her cross from the left of the box headed home by Caroline Graham. Signe was then rewarded a penalty after her attempted volley inside the box was blocked by an arm of an Austria defender, but Graham was unable to convert.

Julie and Signe started and played the full match for Norway while Cathinka Tandberg was a late second-half substitute, as they prepare to compete in the play-offs to book their spot in next summer’s tournament.

Joining them in the play-offs will be Lize Kop’s Netherlands following their 3-1 win over Poland to finish second in Group A2, with our shot stopper once again starting the match for her nation.

In Group B3, Eveliina Summanen and Olga Ahtinen played a crucial part in Finland’s impressive 3-1 win against Portugal to secure their spot in the World Cup play-offs as one of the best runners-up in League B.

Midfielder Eveliina was named in the starting XI and started the move for Nea Lehtola’s second goal in the second period, after she opened the scoring in the opening minutes of the first half, and reinstate their lead following Kika Nazareth’s equaliser on 29 minutes.

The victory was wrapped up 11 minutes from time as Olga, who was introduced from the substitute’s bench just after the hour mark, delivered a corner into the box which was headed home by Eva Nystrom at the back post.

Meanwhile, Japan suffered a 1-0 defeat to South Africa in an international friendly in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Toko Koga was introduced after the break for her nation and completed 45 minutes.

Our captain stepped up his recovery from the knee injury that ruled him out of the final six games of the Premier League season, playing the whole second half of Argentina’s 3-0 win against Iceland at Auburn University in Alabama.

The defender, who returned to action for 27 minutes of Argentina’s first warm-up friendly against Honduras last Saturday (6 June), came on for Lisandro Martinez at the break with La Albiceleste one goal in front thanks to Valentin Barco’s eighth-minute opener.

Cuti and his teammates went on to win 3-0 in the final game before they start their World Cup defence, with Lionel Messi’s 72nd-minute penalty doubling their lead before Thiago Almada finished the game off with three minutes to go.

Meanwhile, Pape’s Senegal played a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia at Toyota Field in San Antonio, Texas, 10 days after their first preparation match against the United States in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The midfielder played the final 28 minutes of the clash, which the Lions of Teranga finished with 10 players after Nicolas Jackson was dismissed for two yellow card offences in three minutes, coming on for Sunderland’s Habib Diarra.

Argentina begin their World Cup campaign in Group J, hosting Algeria in the early hours of Wednesday, 17 June (2am BST) in Kansas City, while Senegal’s first match in Group I is against 2018 winners France in New York on Tuesday, 16 June (8pm BST).

Today's action

Djed Spence – England friendly against Costa Rica in the USA – kick-off 9pm

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It all starts with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at the famous Azteca (now known as the Estadio Banorte) in Mexico City.

Co-hosted by USA and Canada, this will be the 23rd World Cup, the inaugural tournament back in 1930.

As we build up to the summer’s football fest, we take a look at the Spurs players to feature on the greatest stage of all...

Spurs at the World Cup | 2018

Our players came to the fore in Russia in 2018 – as Hugo Lloris became not only the first Spur to win the World Cup, but also the first as captain to be handed the coveted trophy.

Meanwhile, Harry Kane was named captain of England by Gareth Southgate and led the team to the semi-finals, lifting the Golden Boot with his six goals. We had five players representing the Three Lions – Harry, Eric Dier, Dele, Danny Rose and Kieran Trippier – and all five were on the pitch at the end of the heartbreaking semi-final loss to Croatia.

Toby Alderweireld, Mousa Dembele and Jan Vertoghen also reached the semi-finals with Belgium, their hopes dashed by Hugo's France, before beating England in the third/fourth place play-off.

Hugo Lloris

Didier Deschamps’ trusted captain again, Hugo started six of France’s seven games in Russia as they were crowned world champions for the second time.

It all began with a 2-1 win against Australia, then a 1-0 win against Peru and with a knockout place secured, Hugo was rested for the final group game, a 0-0 draw against Denmark, with Steve Mandanda coming in.

Hugo was back for a thrilling 4-3 win against Argentina in the Round of 16, clean sheets against Uruguay (2-0) in the quarter-final and Belgium (1-0) – including team-mates Toby, Mousa and Jan – in the semi-final before beating Croatia 4-2 in the final.

Dele Alli, Eric Dier, Harry Kane, Kieran Trippier, Danny Rose

England returned to the forefront of the world stage in Russia.

Led by Harry Kane’s six goals, Gareth Southgate’s team reached the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time since another Spurs-inspired team - Gazza and Gary Lineker - did it in 1990.

Our players took a leading role again. Harry scored an injury time winner in the group opener against Tunisia, with Dele also in the starting XI. Eric came off the bench. Harry then hit a hat-trick in the 6-1 win against Panama, securing a knockout berth. Danny came off the bench in that one before making his first start of the tournament against Belgium, where Eric proudly led the team out. Mousa Dembele started for Belgium, who ran out 1-0 winners.

Harry scored again in a nerve-tangling Round of 16 clash against Davinson Sanchez’s Colombia. He was joined in the starting line-up by Dele and Kieran Trippier, with Danny and Eric both coming off the bench. It went to a penalty shoot-out – where our players accounted for three of England’s four successful spot-kicks – Harry, ‘Trips’ and finally Eric with decisive take to finally end England’s penalty hoodoos after shoot-out defeats in 1990, 1998 and 2002.

It was Dele’s turn to shine in the quarter-final against Sweden, heading home England’s second goal in a 2-0 win. Harry and Kieran also started, Eric came off the bench.

That led to the semi-final against Croatia. Kieran handed England a dream start by popping a free-kick into the top corner after just five minutes. However, Ivan Perisic levelled in the 90th minute before Mario Mandzukic delivered the hammer blow in extra time. Harry, Kieran and Dele started, Danny and Eric came off the bench.

Harry, Eric, Kieran and Danny then started the third/fourth play-off against Belgium, with Dele off the bench, as Belgium took the bronze medal with a 2-0 win.

Toby Alderweireld, Mousa Dembele, Jan Vertonghen

Our Belgian trio came home with bronze medals after losing out to Hugo's France in the semi-finals. Toby and Jan started as the Red Devils kicked-off with a 3-0 win against Panama, with Mousa appearing off the bench. Jan and Toby started in the 5-2 win against Tunisia but then only Mousa featured in the 1-0 win against England – Belgium through with three wins in three.

Next up, one of the games of the tournament as Belgium found themselves 2-0 down against Japan in the Round of 16. Jan started the comeback with a looping header on 74 minutes before a grandstand finish - Marouane Fellani equalised in the 90th minute before former Spur Nacer Chadli won it in the fifth minute of added time.

Toby and Jan started again as Belgium famously beat Brazil 2-1 in the quarter-finals to set up the last four clash against Hugo’s France. All three Spurs players started – meaning we had nine feature across the semi-finals – and Samuel Umtiti’s late goal secured France’s place in the final. Toby and Jan then started again and Mousa came off the bench as Belgium beat England 2-0 in the third/fourth play-off.

Christian Eriksen

Playmaker Christian experienced the highs and lows of World Cup football with Denmark in Russia. The Danes kicked-off with a 1-0 win against and Christian was on target as it ended 1-1 against Australia in game two. Another draw against eventual-champions France (0-0) took Denmark through to meet eventual-finalists Croatia in the Round of 16. It could have been a different story – remember, Croatia went on to beat England in the semi-finals – as Croatia had to come through a penalty shoot-out to progress as it ended 1-1 – and Christian was one of three players to miss from the spot for Denmark.

Davinson Sanchez

Centre-back Davinson started all of Colombia’s matches as their tournament ended in penalty heartbreak against England in the Round of 16. Earlier, Davinson and his defence locked in clean sheets in the second and third games against Poland (3-0) and Senegal (1-0) to secure their progress after losing the first game 2-1 against Japan.

Heung-Min Son

Sonny started all three of South Korea’s group matches and although they didn’t progress, our legendary former striker and skipper still enjoyed a goal-den moment in Russia.

South Korea lost 1-0 to Sweden and then 2-1 to Mexico – Sonny with a late goal – to end their hopes of reaching the knockout phase. However, in the final group game, Young-gwon Kim and Sonny struck in added time to hand their nation a famous 2-0 win against Germany – and knock the Germans out at the group stage.