Antonio Conte will be looking for a fast start from his Tottenham team on Boxing Day in their first Premier League game after the World Cup. Travelling across the capital to take on Brentford, Spurs will need to be at their best with Thomas Frank's team faring well on home soil so far this campaign.
Only managing a point at Brentford Community Stadium back in April following a 0-0 draw, three points this time around would be the ideal way to start the second half of the season given the fierce competition for a top-four spot. The challenge Conte and his coaching staff have on their hands is ensuring the team are quick out of the traps just over six weeks on from their last Premier League fixture.
Returning to Hotspur Way for training at the end of November, those not involved in World Cup action have taken part in two friendlies at their training base so far. Following a convincing 4-0 win over Motherwell last Friday, Spurs followed that victory up with a 3-1 triumph over Peterborough United Under-21s.
