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Son could make his second start of the summer on return to South Korea

Back in the fold: Heung-Min Son

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It will be something of a no-brainer to name Son in place of Richarlison, who looked rusty as he missed two huge chances against Arsenal.

Dominic Solanke could make a long-awaited return from an ankle injury after Frank confirmed he was ‘close’ to being match-ready, though he is not likely to be fit enough to start. He last appeared for the club in a 2-0 win over Reading last month.

Frank has little reason to rotate his back line after they battled to an impressive clean sheet in the Arsenal friendly. Djed Spence effectively neutralised Bukayo Saka, while Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Pedro Porro will likely keep their places.

The same can be said of Pape Matar Sarr. The Senegalese is near undroppable having scored three so far in pre-season, including a halfway-line lob in the north London derby.

While Spurs were solid in defence last time out, they were not at their sharpest in attack, and Frank could look to rotate. James Maddison made his injury return off the bench and could slot in higher up the pitch from the off, while Brennan Johnson is also in line for a greater contribution. Whether he is deserving of a start over Mohamed Kudus is up for debate, however.

Wilson Odobert showed flashes of threat against Arsenal, rattling the post in the first half, but should make way for Mathys Tel to get some minutes in the legs.

Destiny Udogie remains sidelined with a knee injury, as does Kota Takai, struck down with a plantar fascia issue.

Predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Spence, Van de Ven, Romero, Porro; Bergvall, Sarr; Tel, Maddison, Kudus; Son

Injured: Udogie, Dragusin, Takai, Solomon, Kulusevski, Gil

Doubt: Solanke

Time and date: Sunday, August 3, 2025, 12.00pm BST

Venue: Seoul World Cup Stadium