SPURS HAVE A SPACE MISSION TO PREPARE FOR

TOTTENHAM were never going to be allowed to alter the size of the pitch at Wembley next season. West Ham had the same problem moving to the London Stadium. Clubs with traditional, compact grounds — such as Everton and Chelsea — are given Premier League dispensation for smaller pitches, but that does not apply when shifting to a new arena, where minimum dimensions apply. Tottenham will have to get used to wide open spaces, not just at Wembley, but at the new White Hart Lane, too.