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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

'5-0 win!' - Tottenham supporters notice what Jose Mourinho has done against Middlesbrough

Jose Mourinho's team selection for this afternoon's FA Cup third round tie against Middlesbrough has got a number of Tottenham Hotspur fans talking.

As expected, there's no Hugo Lloris or Ben Davies because of injury.

They've been joined in the treatment room by Harry Kane and Tanguy Ndombele - both of whom picked up knocks in the New Year's Day loss at Southampton - with the former suffering a torn hamstring.

Jose Mourinho on Son Heung-min and Harry Kane

Speaking ahead of the game Mourinho did speak of how seriously he's taking the competition this season.

And that's reflected in his starting line-up at the Riverside Stadium.

It would appear that the Portuguese tactician has reverted to a three-man defence with Eric Dier lining up alongside Toby Alderwiereld and Jan Vertonghen - captain for the afternoon - as Spurs look to keep a clean sheet.

This formation change means it's wing-back roles for Serge Aurier and Ryan Sessegnon.

Harry Winks is back in the starting line-up for the first time since picking up a booking against Brighton and Hove Albion on Boxing Day which in turn ruled him out for the Norwich City trip a couple of days later.

In attack, Mourinho welcomes Son Heung-min back from suspension and has tasked the South Korea international with the lone forward role in the absence of Kane.

Tottenham XI:  Gazzaniga; Dier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen; Aurier, Winks, Eriksen, Sessegnon; Lucas, Dele, Son

Most of the reaction from Spurs supporters on social media has centred around just how strong Mourinho has gone against Boro with many liking the fact he's taking the competition seriously

Take a look at some of the best responses on Twitter...

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