The returns of van de Ven and Romero to the back line would be an enormous boost for Postecoglou, who says AZ's pitch deterred him from playing them in Holland, and should improve Spurs at both ends.

Tottenham looked on the verge of another defeat after going 2-0 down to Bournemouth on Sunday before a fight back saw them salvage a draw, and boss Ange Postecoglou has admitted it was a 'chaotic' gam

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