Thomas Frank insists Micky van de Ven is very happy at Spurs and not for sale, despite transfer interest. He calls the defender vital to Tottenham’s long-term plans, praising his leadership, form and importance to the team’s defensive structure.

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana have a fully fit squad for their AFCON opener against Angola, as winger Oswin Appollis has recovered from injury and is available for selection, boosting the team’s hopes for the tournament.