Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom insists Anel Ahmedhodzic was legitimately injured last week.

The defender angered the Bosnian FA after failing to report for international duty citing a hamstring injury.

There were threats of FIFA action, but Heckingbottom says Ahmedhodzic will be available for the clash with Tottenham.

The manager said, “He is training and fine. He was worried about his thigh and had some hamstring issue. It's been a mountain out of a molehill. I've read a lot of stories so I'll set the record straight. Anel did speak to the Bosnian FA, three people who all knew about it.

“From past experience when he has been away and injured, he has not been looked after as well as we would want and he would want. He knew he wasn't fit to play so he wanted to get the best possible treatment to get back training as soon as possible.

“We have got him back on the grass today and he's available. While we would not want to stop anyone from playing for their country, he has been really sensible and he has got himself fit. It's crazy what's been written about. It has been blown out of all proportion."