Tottenham players have caught a break from the toxic environment at club level as many of them take time away with their countries. The international break has come at a good time for Spurs too, with decisions able to be made over the future of Antonio Conte a breathing room given to the squad.
They are under a strain already though with injuries and Conte - or Cristian Stellini - will be hoping that the players can come through the fortnight away in good shape. Spurs are ultimately still in a serious top four battle and have a task to make themselves an attractive proposition for potential new managers in the coming months.
Central to that will be Harry Kane. Unsurprisingly the all-time top scorer remains integral for both club and country and became England's leading marksman as well with a penalty against Italy on Thursday.
