Michael Dawson has returned to Tottenham.

Dawson has been named as Tottenham's club ambassador after hanging up his boots.

The former Spurs captain joins Ledley King, his former central defensive partner, as well as Gary Mabbutt and Ossie Ardile, in the role.

The club said he will "support the work of the club, its foundation and charitable partners within the local community, have a regular presence across club digital channels, add value to our commercial partnerships and engage with our fanbase both at home and abroad."

Dawson was delighted to return to the club with his new appointment.

He said: "Spurs will always be home to me. I enjoyed the most memorable moments of my career here and the special connection I have with the Club and its fans has never left me.

"I now return here during what is such an exciting time for us – this new stadium just blows me away every time I visit and it sums up the direction the Club is going in.

"Although it is impossible to replace the feeling of playing, I am so excited to begin this new chapter of my career back at Spurs and be a part of this new era.

"I've always looked up to Ledley from the minute I first joined and saw him play, so to be named an Ambassador alongside him, and legendary Spurs names in Gary and Ossie, is a huge honour.

"I look forward to getting started in my new role and meeting as many fans as possible over the coming months."