Harry Kane starts for Tottenham in their Champions League final against Liverpool in Madrid.
The England captain has not played a competitive match for almost two months due to a ‘significant’ ankle injury suffered in April.
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Harry Kane returns from injury to lead the line for Spurs
He replaces semi-final hero Lucas Moura, who starts on the bench despite his hat-trick against Ajax in the previous round.
Kane is Tottenham’s top scorer this season, but doubts surround his match fitness as Spurs embark on the biggest night in their history.
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Harry Winks, who has been out for nearly two months with a hip problem, is also named in Mauricio Pochettino’s starting XI for the all-English showpiece.
Meanwhile, Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino also returns from injury to start up front for the Reds.
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Roberto Firmino trains at the Wanda Metropolitano ahead of the Champions League Final
The Brazilian provides Jurgen Klopp with a timely boost after missing the last three games with a thigh problem.
Elsewhere, Georginio Wijnaldum gets the nod in midfield following his heroics against Barcelona in the miraculous semi-final comeback, with James Milner the man to make way.
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