Mauricio Pochettino CONFIRMS Tottenham star Harry Kane will return against Arsenal

HARRY KANE is in Tottenham's squad to face Arsenal on Sunday.

By Rhys Turrell        

Tottenham striker Harry Kane is in the squad to face Arsenal

Boss Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed the England striker will be in his 18-man party for the trip to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

He's been out since injuring his ankle against Sunderland in September.

But after a week of work on the training ground Kane is now ready to return.

“Yes, Harry Kane is fit,” Pochettino said. “Today I can confirm he will be available for selection for Sunday and now I need to decide if he will be part of the starting eleven.

Harry Kane injured his ankle in Tottenham's win over Sunderland

“I was very happy with his training yesterday, he had a very good training session. It is always important everyone is fit, for us it will be very good news and it’s good that he will be back.

“But playing him would not be a risk. After two-and-a-half years we try to avoid risks. IF he is on the pitch it will be because we are sure he is ready to play. It is a contact sport and you cannot avoid risks 100 per cent, but if he is available there are no risks about his old injury.”

Tottenham have struggled without the striker.

       

Tottenham star Harry Kane scored a stunner against Arsenal last season

Pochettino's men are six without a win in all competitions.

They haven't won since beating Manchester City 2-0 in early October.

A win over their bitter rivals at the Emirates would draw them level on points with joint-leaders Arsenal.

The Gunners are setting the pace along with Manchester City and Liverpool.

Tottenham are the only unbeaten side in the Premier League.

But their run of draws has seen them slide three points off the pace at the summit.