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Tottenham trio react on Twitter to Belgium win

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The Tottenham Hotspur trio are headed for the semi-final of the World Cup.

The dejected Toby Alderweireld and Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur walk off the pitch following their team's 1-0 defeat during the Premier League match between West Ham United and...

Tottenham Hotspur star Toby Alderweireld has reacted on Twitter after helping his country reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.

The Belgium centre-back played 90 minutes in Kazan as Roberto Martinez’s side defeated five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the last four of the competition.

The Tottenham defender played his part as an own goal from Fernandinho and Kevin De Bruyne’s wonder strike was enough to see off the South American giants.

Here is how Alderweireld – and Spurs team-mates Mousa Dembele and Jan Vertonghen – reacted to the massive victory on Twitter:

For Alderweireld, Belgium’s progress in the World Cup must be a welcome distraction from the uncertainty regarding his Tottenham future.

The former Atletico Madrid stalwart is heavily linked with a move away from Mauricio Pochettino’s side this summer, with the Lilywhites so far failing to tie him down to a new deal.

The 29-year-old’s contract expires in 2020 but he would be allowed to quit the North Londoners for a meagre £25 million next summer if no extension is signed.

Tottenham Hotspur's Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld (L) vies for the ball with Apoel FC's Cypriot midfielder Efstathios Aloneftis during the UEFA Champions League football match between...