Kane to ditch 'disturbing' mask against Liverpool
Mauricio Pochettino has revealed Harry Kane will play without his face mask for the first time since his nose injury against Liverpool.
Harry Kane will play without a face mask for the first time since breaking his nose when Tottenham takes on Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday (AEDT).
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed the in-form England striker will not wear the protective gear, which he has used since suffering the injury in the FA Cup defeat to Crystal Palace on 21 February.
Kane has scored six goals with the mask, but Pochettino is relieved that he is set to ditch it because he feels it disturbs the 22 year-old's play.
"It's good because on Thursday he trained without the mask and this is good for him," Pochettino said. "That is good because it always disturbs you a little bit to play with this on your face."
Pochettino was relieved to see his squad come back from international duty largely unscathed ahead of the contest with Jurgen Klopp's men.
"It was hard for our players because nearly all of them were involved on international duty," he said. "I think they enjoyed it and all our players are back at a good level, happy to come back.
"This was the first day we had them all back here training. Thursday and Friday we prepare for the game at Liverpool and ensure we arrive in a very good condition."
Tottenham is five points adrift of Premier League leader Leicester City with seven matches to play.