Real Madrid 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Talking Points

#1 Tottenham look ready for the new season

Tottenham have shown encouraging signs in pre-season, despite transfer rumours

After their frustrating end to an eventful 2018/19 campaign, Tottenham have shown early signs of a side playing like one ready to right their wrongs this upcoming season. Harry Kane is vowing to leave those injury woes behind him and will look to lead by example with his goalscoring exploits, while Dele Alli appears more sharp and motivated than he did after a bittersweet World Cup campaign with England last summer.

Son and Lucas will look to build on their recent success while Lamela quietly has a point to prove. The club have undoubtedly been boosted by Ndombele's arrival, with the prospect of much more transfer business to come before the August 8 deadline.

Real Betis' Giovani Lo Celso remains a target to bolster their midfield ranks, while Eriksen - whose future remains unclear - might be persuaded to stay after all. Toby Alderweireld's £25m release clause expired last week but many European sides are said to be exploring the prospect of striking a deal, while Juan Foyth is poised to challenge for a starting berth in central defence.

Their fullback conundrum remains unsolved following Kieran Trippier's Atletico move earlier this month, though supporters are optimistic Pochettino is working on a plan and there are promising signs this could be a big year for them.