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Tottenham expected XI v Rochdale

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Tottenham Hotspur turn their attention to an FA Cup fifth-round replay against Rochdale on Wednesday, and Mauricio Pochettino is expected to make nine changes from the side that overcame Crystal Palace at the weekend.

Spurs managed to squeeze past the Eagles in a tough test of their Champions League credentials on Sunday, with Harry Kane scoring an 88th-minute winner to secure a 1-0 win.

The striker rose highest at the back post to head home Christian Eriksen’s deep corner and earn three valuable points for Spurs in the race for the top four.

With Chelsea losing to Manchester United in Sunday’s later kick-off, the result meant that Spurs are now back in the top four after the weekend’s fixtures.

Focus now turns back to the possible chance of silverware and a replay with League One side Rochdale, who secured a brilliant 2-2 draw in the initial tie at Spotland Stadium.

The Dale have had a poor time of it since that result however, with a 0-0 draw against MK Dons followed by a 1-0 loss to Wigan at the weekend.

This is Futbol have selected the expected Spurs starting XI v Rochdale, including nine changes from the side that beat Palace on Sunday.

Click below to see who is expected to start in goal and defence

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