Spurs welcome Allsvenskan team Elfsborg to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday for this key UEFA Europa League match, knowing that a draw will be enough to secure a place in the last 16 of the tournament.

On Van de Ven's return: "We've done everything in our power. Last time, he probably played more than he should have done in his first game. He's ticked every box, he's worked very hard and he's been given clearance by the medical team. At some stage he has play. We just need to manage his minutes."

Tottenham tonight host Elfsborg in a big Europa League game. Spurs are currently on course for a top-eight finish in the Europa League table but know they must beat the Swedish side in order to absolutely guarantee they will be there.

Tottenham Hotspur's under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou finally had some better injury news as he confirmed defender Micky van de Ven will feature against IF Elfsborg on Thursday. The 23-year-old Netherlands international has been out of action since picking up a hamstring injury in Tottenham's 4-3 home loss against Chelsea early in December.

Ange Postecoglou says Micky van de Ven could return for Tottenham in Thursday’s Europa League tie against Elfsborg, while James Maddison is expected to be sidelined for between two and three with a calf injury.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa League game against Swedish side Elfsborg (20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Postecoglou confirmed Micky van de Ven should be fit to feature on Thursday night for the first time since early December.