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Spurs team confirmed vs Aston Villa: Vertonghen absent as Lamela starts ahead of Eriksen

Mauricio Pochettino has named his Tottenham starting XI for the first game of the 2019/20 Premier League season against Aston Villa.

Spurs have not opened a new campaign at home since 2010 and the manager will be hoping it's a day to remember.

Although the club did end up missing out on Paulo Dybala on transfer deadline day, it did still prove to be a very good summer for the club.

Jack Clarke and Tanguy Ndombele were the first to arrive, with Giovani Lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon sealing moves to N17 just before the deadline.

The aim will now be to kick on from last season and it's imperative that the team start with three points against the newly-promoted side.

Son Heung-min and Juan Foyth are both absent for the game against Villa through suspension, with injury keeping Dele Alli and Ben Davies on the sidelines at present.

Here's how Spurs start against Aston Villa this evening:

Spurs starting XI: Lloris; Walker-Peters, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Rose; Winks, Ndombele, Sissoko, Lamela; Lucas, Kane.

Substitutes: Gazzaniga, Aurier, Dier, Skipp, Wanyama, Eriksen, Nkoudou.

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