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Tottenham starting XI v Manchester United: Pochettino will setup to attack Mourinho

By Rucker Haringey

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur salutes the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Bet365 Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur salutes the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Bet365 Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /
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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 17: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after he scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at Amex Stadium on April 17, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 17: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after he scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at Amex Stadium on April 17, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Striker-Harry Kane

It doesn’t matter whether or not you believe Kane has fully recovered from his ankle injury. Barring unforeseen disaster he will start this match. He means too much to his teammates from an emotional standpoint to leave on the bench.

Adrenaline should go a long way towards making sure Kane puts in an energetic performance. He, perhaps more than any other player in the squad, is desperate to win silverware in a Tottenham shirt. It would be a real surprise if he isn’t flying all over the pitch today in an effort to inspire his squad.

Keeper-Hugo Lloris

Pochettino has been coy about who will start at keeper in this match, but I think it’s just mind games. Leaving Lloris on the bench in such an important fixture would significantly damage the relationship between the two key Tottenham figures.

Perhaps if Michel Vorm were really willing to stay past this season he could force his way into consideration, but his mind seems to be made up. Lloris deserves the start due to his years of top-quality play for the club.

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