Tottenham vs Southampton team news: Kyle Walker starts for Spurs after passing late fitness test while Son leads the line

KYLE WALKER starts for Tottenham after being given a late fitness test ahead of today's clash against Southampton.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino had been sweating on the England full-back after an ankle injury.

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Gareth Southgate is also keeping tabs on whether Walker had been passed fit to face Poch's old team.

He was named in the squad for the Three Lions matches against Germany on Wednesday followed by Lithuania next weekend.

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Southgate is already without Spurs striker Harry Kane for the double-header.

Kane has suffered ankle ligament damage and misses the game, with Heung-min Son poised to step in.

Son has netted 14 times this season and will have Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen supporting him.

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