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Tottenham could have James Maddison and Dominic Solanke back for their pre-season clash with Arsenal in Hong Kong.

Spurs have flown out for the start of their tour, which will also take them to South Korea for a fixture against Newcastle in Seoul on

First though it is a north London derby as Thomas Frank looks for an improved showing from his side.

Spurs played twice in a day on Saturday but did not win either match, drawing 2-2 in a friendly with Wycombe at the training ground before being held to a goalless draw by Luton later in the day.

Maddison has not yet played a part in the pre-season fixtures after suffering a serious knee injury at the end of last season, but he has returned to full training and could feature against the Gunners.

With Spurs expected to be cautious over his return to action, minutes off the bench appear more likely than a start.

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Solanke started in the win over Reading earlier this month but a minor ankle injury kept him out last weekend. That was believed to be precautionary.

Mohammed Kudus has impressed in pre-season so far and could potentially be given a more central role. With Maddison not yet at full fitness, Dejan Kulusevski still injured and Mikey Moore not on the tour, Frank is somewhat short of No10 options.

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There are no such problems in wide areas, with Mathys Tel, Heung-min Son, Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson among those pushing to start.

Destiny Udogie, Kota Takai and Manor Solomon have not travelled due to injury issues, while Moore, Alfie Devine and Dane Scarlett have been left behind to explore potential loan

Predicted Tottenham XI: Vicaro; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Bergvall; Johnson, Kudus, Son; Solanke

Injured: Udogie, Dragusin, Takai, Solomon, Kulusevski, Gil

Doubts: Maddison, Solanke

Time and date: Thursday July 31, 12.30pm BST

Venue: Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong