Tottenham caretaker manager Ryan Mason insists they can compete with Carabao Cup final opponents Manchester City without Harry Kane.

Kane did not train with his team-mates on Friday ahead of Sunday's final, with Spurs looking to win their first trophy since 2008.

"If I think of Barcelona with (Lionel) Messi, think of Real Madrid with (Cristiano) Ronaldo, guys who are posting crazy numbers and creating big moments in big games, I think it's normal your mind thinks they're the most important players," said Mason.

"But we're a team, a squad, a group of players where whoever is out on that football pitch needs to come together, fight for each other and compete to get a positive result.

"Of course, if you have one of the best No 9s in the world, getting on the end of things and creating moments, people will talk but, no, it's a combined effort of everyone involved."

Of his own approach, Mason continued: "You need to watch games, watch moments, there's so much. I'll be honest, the first three days I didn't sleep at all. I want this to go well for the football club.

"Last night I had a good night's sleep. I fell asleep in my son's bed at half seven and I woke up at 5.30am in the morning. The body obviously needed it. I feel energised again and I feel good."