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Reading FC: Royals sign ex-Tottenham and Swansea midfielder Tom Carroll

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Reading have signed former Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City midfielder Tom Carroll on a short-term deal until the end of the current season.

The 32-year-old has been capped for England at Under-21 level and was most recently with MK Dons before becoming a free agent in February 2025.

"We're delighted to bring in a player of Tom's experience into the building," manager Noel Hunt said.

"He bolsters our options in the final stages of the season and is someone who has played a huge number of games across the EFL and Premier League.

"As a person he is just the kind of character we are looking to recruit into our squad."

The Royals currently sit three points off the top six in League One with 13 fixtures remaining and host Exeter City on Tuesday night (20:00 GMT).

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Tottenham defender Romero called up for Argentina's March qualifiers

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Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has been selected in Argentina's preliminary squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in March. despite not having featured for the Premier League club since December.

Romero's last competitive appearance came in Spurs' 4-3 derby loss to Chelsea on 8 December, which he limped out of with a groin injury.

Just last week Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou described Romero's recovery as a "slow-burner", explaining that he, Micky van de Ven and Dominic Solanke are closer to making a comeback.

The Tottenham boss has ruled out the trio for the side's trip to the Netherlands this Thursday where they will face AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League last 16.

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Cristian Romero: Tottenham defender named in Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

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Argentina have named Tottenham defender Cristian Romero in their forthcoming squad for World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.

The 26-year-old has not featured for his club since suffering a thigh injury during a 4-3 Premier League defeat by Chelsea on 8 December.

Spurs have carefully managed Romero's recovery, given injuries have limited the defender to just 12 Premier League appearances this term.

He has resumed first-team training but is yet to make his competitive return.

Spurs play four times - twice in the Europa League and twice in the Premier League - before the international break.

World Cup holders Argentina are top of the Conmebol World Cup standings with a five-point lead, having won eight of their 12 qualifiers.

They travel to second-placed Uruguay on 21 March (23:30 GMT), before hosting Brazil in Buenos Aires on 26 March (00:00 GMT).

Manchester City's 19-year-old midfielder Claudio Echeverri, who signed from River Plate in 2024 but has only recently joined up with Pep Guardiola's side, earned his first call-up to the senior ranks.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez have also been named in the preliminary squad by manager Lionel Scaloni.

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has been named in Brazil's 52-man squad.

The forward, 23, has not featured for the Gunners since a 2-0 EFL Cup semi-final defeat by Newcastle on 5 February.

Brazil are fifth in the standings, having won five and lost four of their 12 fixtures.

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Tottenham 1-2 Manchester City: Late Aoba Fujino strike grabs victory

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Aoba Fujino's late strike earned Manchester City an important victory and ensured they did not drop points in an otherwise underwhelming Women's Super League display at Tottenham.

Vivianne Miedema gave the visitors an 11th-minute lead, heading beyond Lize Kop after Japan international Fujino produced an excellent run down the right flank and delivered an inch-perfect assist.

However, City's lead had come against the run of play and Spurs hit back to level in the 32nd minute.

Substitute Olivia Holdt snatched the ball from Laia Aleixandri and found Bethany England, who lofted a calm finish over Ayaka Yamashita's head.

Tottenham showed the most promise in the final third, staying true to their creative attacking style and creating chances around the City box.

Swede Matilda Vinberg should have put the hosts in front but fizzed a shot wide when one-on-one.

But City nearly restored their lead when Miedema headed a Leila Ouahabi corner goalwards, but Spurs full-back Ashleigh Neville produced a spectacular acrobatic goalline clearance to send the ball off the bar and away from danger.

The introductions of Jill Roord, Mary Fowler and Jess Park from the bench finally gave City the energy they needed in the final third.

They fashioned the 78th-minute winner when Fujino collected an aerial ball from compatriot Yui Hasegawa, brought it down neatly and rifled past Kop for her first WSL goal of the season.

Spurs boss Robert Vilahamn had urged his side to stay true to their tactical identity in Sunday's encounter and they did just that, producing a determined performance of exactly the kind he ordered - even if it ended in defeat.

Despite going behind, they refused to sit back and instead pressed City intently, overturning possession and producing neat link-up play.

Forward England, who netted the equaliser, was a constant handful who jumped at every loose ball, made tempting runs and tried to muscle away City's defenders.

Her goal made it eight in the WSL this season – the joint second-most in the division – and surely makes a statement to Sarina Wiegman about her intent to earn a spot in the Lionesses squad, given she was not called up for February's internationals.

For City, this marked the beginning of a hectic month where they will contest eight fixtures in 29 days and their already depleted squad looked shaky at the back and struggled to get going further upfield.

They were not at their fluid best and only managed to produce better chances when their substitutes came on against a tired Spurs backline.

Laura Coombs, Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood are all due to return from injury for Gareth Taylor's side this month and having them back will be crucial if they are to achieve their goals.

In the end, though, it was two players who had very little time to prepare for this game who combined for the winner.

Japan internationals Hasegawa and Fujino – who helped their national team win the SheBelieves Cup in the United States over the break – got the visitors what they needed in the fight for a Champions League place next season.

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Tottenham news: Jamie Donley on loan spell at Leyton Orient

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Tottenham's Jamie Donley is delighted with his "successful loan" spell so far at League One Leyton Orient.

The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has scored six goals and assisted five more in 26 league appearances for Orient this season, with Richie Wellens' side currently occupying sixth place and the final play-off position.

"I want to play in these games," he told BBC Radio London. "I want to show everyone what I can do.

"People say to go out and explore men's football instead of just playing under-21s football and now I'm at this stage, I'm glad I've gone and done that. I've obviously had the down moment in my career where I wasn't playing and getting in the squad but I've come out of the other side.

"Now I'm doing well - I'm playing lots of minutes and it's coming out as a successful loan for me.

"Coming from Tottenham, everyone expects you to be this amazing player and just to hit the ground running straight away but it's not that easy coming as my first loan into men's football.

"The gaffer always told me he knows the quality I have and it's just about showing that. Luckily, I've shown that over the last few months."

Donley's most high-profile moment this season came when his 50-yard shot cannoned off the bar and into the net via goalkeeper Stefan Ortega during the eventual 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup fourth round.

"Having that moment against Man City shows I can do it and I can perform against these teams," he added on the goal. "I'll see what happens next season.

"It's been quite an experience getting the attention. It's nice to get it but it doesn't really affect me and I keep on doing what I'm doing. It's obviously a really special moment for me and the club. The support we had that day was unbelievable."

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Tottenham news: Opinion - Nedum Ohuoha on Spurs' hopes this season

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As we approach the crunch stage of the 2024-25 Premier League season, it only feels right to address what would be a good outcome for Tottenham from here onwards and what my biggest fear for Ange Postecoglou's side is too.

Postecoglou and the fans have been pining to see some of Spurs' regular players return to the side, and they are now starting to trickle back in at an important time.

They are not going to qualify for Europe through their position in the table and they are out of the FA Cup, but they remain in the Europa League. Looking at the teams in that competition, it does not feel a particularly strong competition, so if they can find a bit of form then they are in with a chance of at least reaching the final.

A trophy would by no means cover up the issues that they have had but it gives them an opportunity to celebrate a positive.

My biggest concern would be them being hit by any more injuries because that could have implications for their Europa League campaign.

Athough Postecoglou will be driving his players right to the end, it is never good mentally for fans, players and the wider club if there is nothing to play for.

Plus there have been so many critiques of the manager this season and of the club as a whole, which I am sure the Spurs fans are tired of themselves. The only way to get rid of that is to win games of football.

Postecoglou was being criticised when the team were doing well, so when they are not, it is obviously heightened. Plus, he has been picking a team for parts of this season that he would not normally have chosen, so it has been difficult to achieve his objectives.

That is why I worry about the possibility of any more senior players being lost.

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Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Manchester City: Did you know?

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Tottenham news: 'Nothing to say Son should slow down' - Postecoglou

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Ange Postecoglou does not expect Tottenham captain Son Heung-min to "slow down" any time soon given his numbers again this season and the way he continues to conduct himself off the pitch.

Son has scored 126 goals in 326 Premier League games and assisted 71 to date during his 10-year stint at Spurs.

And after the club triggered a one-year extension in January to keep him contracted until the summer of 2026, he has shown again his value to Ange Postecoglou's attack.

"His ability to beat players, even in tight areas, is elite," said Tottenham boss Postecoglou. "His finishing is elite.

"Sonny's benefited from the fact he's been able to have a break between games. We saw that on the weekend after being able to recover from one game to another and having a full week to get his energy levels back, he was outstanding, particularly in the first half.

"And he was great before. You never want to try to predict with players like Sonny how long he will go for because those kind of players always defy whatever odds there are because of the way they look after themselves and conduct themselves.

"Even this year, as difficult as it has been for us, I think his numbers still stack up. You weigh him up against any winger in the league, he's still going to be top five.

"He's probably been top five in the nine or 10 years he's been here. Not many would rank with Sonny in terms of output on a consistent basis from his position. He's top 10% of players in his position in the Premier League.

"Those are the facts and if he's continuing to do that, there's nothing to say he should slow down."

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Tottenham vs Man City predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game

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How on earth am I supposed to predict what will happen here?

It is a fascinating game but one that is impossible to call because it could end up 3-0 to either team.

Manchester City were subdued against Liverpool. Jeremy Doku looked bright on their left flank, but they did not offer much of a threat elsewhere.

Tottenham put four goals past Ipswich but they could have conceded a few themselves, and you have to think City will have opportunities here.

Spurs thumped Pep Guardiola's side 4-0 in November, but I am going for City to take the points this time. It will be close but they might just nick it.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

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