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Josh Challies

Former Tottenham midfielder 'leaks' starting XI for Champions League final against Liverpool

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for arguably the biggest game in their history, as the Lilywhites tackle Premier League rivals Liverpool in the Champions League final.

Mauricio Pochettino's side have stunned Europe by reaching the showcase event, securing dramatic victories over Manchester City and Ajax to seal their spot in the match at Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

Fans are now eagerly awaiting the start of the match and the the team news, with the big question being whether Harry Kane has recovered from his injury to make the match.

Kane missed the second leg against Manchester City in the quarter-finals as well as both matches against Ajax, with Lucas Moura shining in his absence to score a hat-trick and seeming to be the player most likely to miss out if the England international secures a spot in Pochettino's starting XI.

Both players have scored five goals in the Champions League this season and can secure the honour of being the Premier League's top-scorer in the competition this season if they score a brace to surpass City's Sergio Aguero, who leads the way with five.

Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara has now claimed to have the big news, as he revealed a 'leaked' XI on Twitter ahead of the game - and it provides a huge boost.

According to O'Hara, Kane and Lucas will both be leading the line for Pochettino's side ahead of a diamond midfield consisting of Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Moussa Sissoko and Harry Winks.

There are no surprises in defence, with Hugo Lloris protected by a line of Kieran Trippier, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen and Danny Rose.

Now all fans have to do is wait until around 7pm to discover whether the team is genuine.

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