Tottenham's Hugo Lloris in line to start against Stoke after overcoming wrist problem

Full squad: Pochettino has confirmed Hugo Lloris will return for Spurs on Saturday[scald=4540211:sdl_editor_representation]
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Tom Collomosse13 August 2015

Hugo Lloris is set to return for Tottenham against Stoke this weekend after missing the opening day defeat at Manchester United.

Lloris was absent for part of pre-season due to a wrist injury but head coach Mauricio Pochettino says he has a fully-fit squad to choose from for Saturday’s clash at White Hart Lane. The France goalkeeper has been linked with a move to United this summer but Spurs insist he will stay.

“This week was fantastic for everyone,” said Pochettino. “All players are fit and this is good news for us. It is a shame we can only pick 18 players for Saturday, but we’re very happy because all players are fit.

“Hugo and Alex Pritchard played on Monday for the Under-21s against Everton, and Danny Rose and Andros Townsend are training in a normal way. Danny had a little problem last week but he’s been training.”

Pritchard, Rose and Townsend are part of a core of young English players that Pochettino hopes will prove important for Spurs in the coming months.

Townsend could be sold before the transfer window closes but Rose is a firm favourite of the Argentine coach, while Pritchard is likely to have his chance after impressing at Brentford last season on loan.

The situation is different at many other clubs, however. Of the 220 players who started the Premier League campaign, just 73 are eligible for England.

Pochettino added: “We need to protect the identity in England and we always try to give opportunities to our young talents. It’s very important for the future of the national team and the country.”

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