Tottenham vs Stoke team news: Mauricio Pochettino keeps faith with three-man defence

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Sam Long26 February 2017

Mauricio Pochettino has kept faith with his three-man defence for Tottenham's Premier League fixture against Stoke City this afternoon.

Eric Dier, Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld have all been named at centre back, with the latter expected to be fielded in a central role.

Ben Davies deputises for the injured Danny Rose at left wing-back while Dele Alli has retained his place in the side, despite being sent off in the Europa League.

Spurs endured a disappointing result in midweek and will be determined to bounce back in order to keep their slender title hopes alive.

The north Londoners have lost just one of their last 10 top-flight fixtures and will climb back up to second place in the table if they secure all three points.

Tottenham XI: Lloris (C), Walker, Dier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies, Wanyama, Dembele, Eriksen, Alli, Kane.

Tottenham subs: Vorm, Trippier, Wimmer, Winks, Sissoko, Son, Janssen.

Stoke City XI: Grant; Bardsley, Shawcross, M. Indi, Pieters; Whelan, Adam; Arnautovic, Allen, Ramadan; Crouch.

Stoke City subs: Given; Muniesa, Berahino, Afellay, Diouf, Cameron, Imbula.

What they're saying

Mauricio Pochettino: "It will be tough, but the Premier League is always tough.

“We're at White Hart Lane in front of our supporters and this is a good opportunity to be all together and try to fight to win the game.”

Mark Hughes: "The key to the game is to start brightly and get a foothold in the game. Hopefully we will be sharp from the off.

"They are a strong side, they are very impressive at home and we will be up against it. We are in good shape though."

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