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Spurs boss Pochettino delighted with Walker playing return

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino was delighted with Kyle Walker's comeback performance this week.

The 24-year-old had been laid low since March with a pelvic complaint.

The England full-back admitted he was a 'little rusty' in the 75 minutes he managed in Turkey, but Pochettino was impressed by his display in the 1-0 Europa League defeat to Besiktas.

"I think that he did well," the Spurs head coach said.

"He had a very good performance. He showed that he is fit and we decided only to play him for 75 minutes because it is good for his first official game after his injury.

"I am happy. I am happy because he is a very good player and an important player for us."

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