PICTURES have captured the moment an aircraft full of footballers landed at Teesside Airport ahead of tonight's game in Middlesbrough.
The team from Tottenham Hotspur arrived in the region earlier today (March 1) in their gear as they disembarked near the terminal building.
The team is due to play against Middlesbrough FC at the Riverside Stadium at 7.55pm with Matt Crooks expected to return for the FA Cup tie.
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Yesterday, it was reported the 28-year-old, who has missed the last two games due to suspension, would be making an appearance.
Meanwhile, Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder demanded a response from his players ahead of tonight's match.
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Wilder fumed at his players performance at the weekend with his defenders especially in the firing line.
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