Overview

• Frank defended Romero’s leadership qualities and contract situation as he handed the World Cup winner the armband ahead of the Burnley match.
• Yves Bissouma returns to the squad for the Premier League opener after serving a suspension for repeated lateness under Frank’s new behavioural standards.
• Frank condemned the racist abuse aimed at Mathys Tel following his missed penalty and called on supporters to back the 20-year-old striker.
• Tottenham remain active in the transfer market with Savinho and Eberechi Eze among the board’s primary targets to bolster Frank’s squad.
• Supporters group Change for Tottenham is staging a protest outside the stadium to denounce high ticket prices and the board’s perceived lack of transfer ambition.