Postecoglou confirms Maddison AVAILABLE for Tottenham's FA Cup tie vs Man City

Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is available for Friday's FA Cup tie with Manchester City.

Maddison has not played for Spurs since November 6 due to an ankle injury, but has trained all week ahead of the fourth-round clash in north London.

'From last game everyone is OK,' Postecoglou said at his pre-match press conference.

'Deki (Kulusevski) has recovered from illness and the boys had four days off. Post that Madders has been training, he has had a full training week so is in a good place.'

Postecoglou later confirmed Sessegnon is also unavailable with a hamstring injury, while Pape Sarr, Yves Bissouma and captain Son Heung-min are away on international duty.

Maddison has been a revelation since joining Spurs from Leicester City in June for a £40m fee.

The attacking midfielder scored three times and added six assists in just 11 Premier League appearances.

Such was his form that Maddison was also named the Premier League Player of the Month in August and he helped Spurs start the season with a 10-match unbeaten run.

However, during a fateful 4-1 defeat to Chelsea on November 6 - which also saw Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie sent off, along with injuries to Brennan Johnson and Micky Van de Ven - Maddison was forced off in first half stoppage time with an ankle problem.

The 27-year-old, who has forced himself into England contention over the past 18 months, has been absent ever since.

Maddison is also officially Spurs' vice-captain after impressing in pre-season, with the playmaker appointed by Postecoglou even before making an appearance.