Europa League draw live: Tottenham Hotspur land plump tie with Gent in last 32

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR will face Gent in the last 32 of the Europa League.

Mauricio Pochettino's side will tackle the Belgian outfit in February and will fancy their chances of progressing.

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Spurs will travel over the North Sea to the Ghelamco Arena for the first-leg on Thursday February 16.

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They will then welcome the Buffalos to White Hart Lane the following week on Thursday February 23.

Poch will be quietly pleased with the draw and will expect his side to overcome Gent and progress - although their opponents did reach the last-16 of the Champions League last season.

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Due to being one of the seeded sides, Tottenham will be at home in the second leg, which should give them the advantage.

History is also on their side.

The north London side have faced Belgian opponents eight times in European competition.

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They are unbeaten at home, winning three and drawing once, although they have never won away, only managing to draw twice.

Spurs are in the Europa after they were dumped out of the Champions League in the group stages.

They defeated CSKA Moscow 3-1 last week to ensure they finished third and earn a spot in the last 32.