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Photos show Nile John and Dilan Markanday in Tottenham training

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Tottenham Hotspur are back in Europa League action tonight as they take on Wolfsberger for the second time in six days.

Spurs beat the Austrian side 4-1 in Hungary last Thursday night, seemingly picking up an unassailable lead in the first leg of their knockout clash.

Tonight, Spurs play the home leg of the tie, and Jose Mourinho will surely choose to leave some key names out to rest them up for Premier League action.

This could be an opportunity for youngsters to make an appearance, and two of them now have a better chance than ever to play for the first team.

Teenagers Nile John and Dilan Markandy were spotted in first-team training on Tuesday afternoon, and that came alongside some considerable news.

Tottenham’s official Europa League squad list shows that John and Markanday have been added to the selection list, putting them in contention for tonight’s game.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Nile John of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on February 23, 2021 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images

John, 17, has been coming up through the Spurs ranks, and has made 13 Premier League 2 appearances this season.

He has played in holding midfield, central midfield and attacking midfield this season, showing his versatility – and Mourinho may well consider using him tonight.

Winger Markanday has been a regular in Premier League 2, and now appears to be in contention for tonight’s game.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Dilan Markanday of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on February 23, 2021 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images