Former Tottenham midfielder Hossam Ghaly is facing a year-long drugs ban.

The Daily Mail says Ghaly is facing a possible one year ban after testing positive for a banned substance playing for Saudi Arabian club Al Nasr in last month's cup tie with Al Hilal.

Ghaly, 28, played against England last week as Fabio Capello's side cantered to a 3-1 victory at Wembley Stadium.

His agent Nader Shwaki said: "Another sample of Ghaly's blood will be examined this week.

"There must be something wrong because Hossam is a professional who is fully aware of the gravity of using banned substances."