Jan Vertonghen has handed Tottenham Hotspur a boost ahead of the Premier League title run-in by resuming running and ball work.
The Belgian centre-back hasn’t played for Spurs since the 3-1 win at Crystal Palace on January 23 after suffering a knee injury.
According to the Daily Mail the 28-year-old could be fit enough for action after the international break with the trip to Liverpool on April 2 a possibility for his return.
Meanwhile, forward Clinton Njie is also making good progress following a knee injury and closing in on his first-team return.
The 22-year-old Cameroonian hasn’t played since the 4-1 Europa League win over Monaco on December 10.
He has made just seven Premier League appearances this term – all from the substitutes’ bench – with the majority of his involvement coming in the cup competitions.
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