TEAM NEWS
Erik Lamela is the only injury absentee for Spurs, who are likely to be much-changed in keeping with Mauricio Pochettino’s typical selection policy for domestic cup ties.
Michel Vorm, Moussa Sissoko, Harry Winks and Vincent Janssen are among the fringe players hoping to start.
There could be an Aston Villa debut in goal for loan signing Sam Johnstone, who has joined from Manchester United.
Mile Jedinak has overcome illness and should return in midfield.
WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino: “It’s an important competition, the FA Cup.
“I’m sure we will make some changes. But I would like to go far. We need to trust all our players.
“It’s a collective and we must make everyone feel important and part of our success and failure.”
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce: “We couldn’t have asked for a more difficult first game this weekend at White Hart Lane.
“Tottenham are one of the best teams in this country – and probably in Europe.
“But we have to hope we can play to our best and catch Spurs on an off day.”
(BBC Sport)
