Confirmed team news: Jose Mourinho names strong XI as Heung Min Son returns
Heung Min Son has returned to the starting line-up for Tottenham’s FA Cup 3rd Round trip to Championship side Middlesbrough.
The South Korean forward has missed the last three games through suspension after his sending off against Chelsea before Christmas and is one of just three changes Jose Mourinho has made from the New Year’s Day defeat at Southampton last time out.
Eric Dier also starts in a back three alongside Belgian pair Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen – with Serge Aurier and Ryan Sessegnon, who makes his fourth start in succession, the wing-backs.
Harry Winks makes his first appearance since Boxing Day alongside Christian Eriksen in midfield, leaving Dele Alli to join Lucas Moura and Son in attack in a strong-looking Tottenham side.
Starting XI: Gazzaniga, Aurier, Vertonghen, Dier, Alderweireld, Sessegnon, Winks, Eriksen, Alli, Lucas, Son.
Subs: Vorm, Sanchez, Tanganga, Skipp, Lamela, Lo Celso, Parrott.