Tom Huddlestone hopes to be back for Tottenham's Champions League quarterfinal next month.
The midfielder has been absent since November 10 due to an ankle injury.
But he is thought to be closing in on a return to full training, says the London Evening Standard.
His recent work with the fitness coaches has progressed sufficiently well for him to be confident about featuring in the climax to the season.
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